Pakistan’s Democracy: Election’s Influence on Policy Evolution – Saima Nisar

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Overview Digital policy has emerged as a distinct area of policy focused on the intersection of digital technologies and politics. This field encompasses decisions that have local, national, regional, and global implications due to the interconnected nature of digital issues. Negotiations in […]

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From Monarchy to Democracy: Bhutan’s Political Evolution and Digital Transformation – Ankita Rathi

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The Landlocked Dragon Kingdom Bhutan, a landlocked nation in south-central Asia, is situated on the eastern slopes of the Himalayas. Historically, Bhutan was an isolated kingdom, but its isolation began to diminish in the latter half of the 20th century, leading to […]

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Bangladesh’s 2024 Elections and the Trajectory of Digital Governance – Mahee Kirindigoda

*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Introduction Bangladesh concluded its General Election on the 7th of January 2024 as per the current constitutional requirement, holding significant implications for the nation’s digital landscape. This research report delves into how these elections, marked by a low voter turnout and […]

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Comments on the Possible Structural Elements of the Global Digital Compact

As the process towards a Global Digital Compact (GDC) advances, the co-facilitators – the Permanent Missions of Sweden and Zambia to the United Nations – have published in their letter dated February 23, 2024, shared structural elements for a Global Digital Compact based on the input provided during the consultations on February 12 and 13, […]

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