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 […]
Tag: Internet governance
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 […]
Charting the Future of the Digital World – Aviral Kaintura
It’s been a little over two years since I first encountered the term “Internet Governance.” As an undergraduate student of computer science and cybersecurity, I’ve always been a technology-first person, passionate about researching advancements in emerging technologies. However, my perspective transformed dramatically after attending India School on Internet Governance (inSIG) as a fellow in 2022. […]
My Journey an Asia Pacific yIGF Co-Chair 2024 – Sameer Gahlot
Steering Dialogues at Asia Pacific Regional & Youth IGF As a NetMission.Asia Ambassador, I get a chance to represent NetMission.Asia in Taipei, Taiwan for the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Assembly (DRAPAC), Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF) and Asia-Pacific Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024. These forums provided a crucial platform to discuss and engage in […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #23: Beyond Encryption (Monday, October 21, 2024)
In our previous issue #22, we explored the global implications of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest and the broader debate surrounding free speech, encryption, and government regulation of tech platforms. Continuing this crucial conversation, this edition will dive deeper into China’s approach to data regulation, examining how the world’s most populous country balances national security […]