BRICS and beyond – its impact on the global Internet Governance Since its first summit in 2009, BRICS—a coalition of emerging economies originally including Brazil, Russia, India, and China—has rapidly evolved. South Africa joined in 2010, completing the core group, The recent expansions have transformed BRICS into BRICS+, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United […]
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NetMission Academy 2025 Session 2 Summary
The second session of the NetMission Academy, titled “Access and Empowerment,” took place on January 16, 2025, and was expertly moderated by Nawal Munir Ahmad and Nattaya Kay Jaratruangsaeng. In this session, participants from all around the Asia Pacific joined our honorable speakers: Felicia Antonio (Campaign Manager for the Keep It On initiative at Access […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 1 Summary
The first training session of NetMission Academy 2025 was held successfully on January 9, 2025, with great moderation and facilitation by Bea Guevarra and Sameer Gahlot. In this session, participants from all around the Asia Pacific joined our honorable speakers: Yien Chyn Tan (ICANN, Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, APAC), Dhruv Dhody (IETF), Naida Tjahja (YouthDIG), […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #26: Shifting Rules: Meta’s New Moderation Strategy and the U.S. TikTok Ban (Thursday, January 16, 2024)
2025 will be a landmark year for digital diplomacy and global governance. Why? This is the year when UN member states will decide on the WSIS+20 review and the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It is also a critical moment in the journey toward achieving the Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #25: A Year of Milestones: 2024 in Digital Governance (Friday, December 20, 2024)
2024 was a transformative year for digital governance. From landmark AI regulations to global efforts to bridge the digital divide, this year’s milestones have already begun shaping the future of technology and inclusivity. Here’s a closer look at the key developments that defined 2024 and the opportunities ahead. The Rise of AI Governance The year […]