Navigating the Digital Frontier: From Ballot Boxes to Sri Lanka’s Digital Futures – Zahra Nur Aliya

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Jurisdiction, Government and the Election The 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, held on September 21, 2024 saw a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, which includes his Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna […]

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NetMission Digest – Issue #24: Digital Governance for Society 5.0 (Monday, November 18, 2024)

Happy birthday NetMission Digest! As we celebrate our first anniversary of this digital empowerment initiative to make tech public policies more accessible to youth and all walks of life, let’s ponder over one version of a desired common future and the role of digital transformation.  Society 5.0 A concept first brought forward almost 10 years […]

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NetMission Digest – Issue #18: Digital Economy Trends of the three Digital Empires (Monday, July 1, 2024)

Thank you for joining us again in the 18th edition of NetMission Digest, where we distill recent technological news and policy developments into concise, readable content. We focus on the digital economy trend in the major economies:  Digital Economy Thriving The digital economy refers to economic activities that are enabled by digital technologies. It encompasses […]

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The Evolution of Internet Governance: Shaping Pakistan’s Digital Future – Nawal Munir Ahmad

Internet governance in Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. Initially, it was a relatively unknown field, with limited awareness among the general public and policymakers. However, as the Internet became an integral part of daily life, the need for robust governance mechanisms became increasingly evident. The Early Days: A Nascent […]

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The 2024 Indonesian Elections and its Potential Impact on the Future of Digital Policy in Indonesia – Zahra Nur Aliya & Harisa Shahid

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Background  Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy,  held its general elections on February 14, 2024. The eligible voter(s) in Indonesia election(s) can use their right(s) to vote for the President, Vice-President, the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) […]

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