*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview When it comes to technology and cyber policy, Palau is navigating an exciting yet challenging path. As a small island nation in the Pacific, Palau has ambitious plans to harness the power of digital transformation, from enhancing Internet connectivity to pioneering […]
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Photonics-Electronics Convergence for DIS: Case Study from Hokkaido, Japan
As the digital world expands, the demand for faster, more energy-efficient computing solutions is more urgent than ever. Traditional electronic data processing faces significant challenges, including excessive heat generation, high energy consumption, and environmental impact. Photonics-electronics convergence—leveraging light for data transmission—offers a promising alternative, improving efficiency and sustainability. This case study from Hokkaido, Japan, explores […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 6 Summary
On February 13, 2025, the sixth session of NetMission Academy 2025, titled “Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability on the Internet & Internet Governance,” took place, moderated by Barkha Manral and Sameer Gahlot. This session dives into Hokkaido data center, and Photonic-Electronic Convergence as an emerging technology. Guest Speakers Jaewon Son (Doctoral Researcher at KIT’s ITAS), Hinemaua […]
A Paradigm Shift: Political Outlook on Digital Transformation and Internet Development Challenges in the Solomon Islands – Songo Nore
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview Solomon Islands is a small island developing state in the South Pacific region. It is a Melanesian nation-state as it is part of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), a regional entity comprising Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji, and Vanuatu. Solomon Islands […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report – Elections, Governance, and Digital Transformation: Insights from 2024
This report is the fourth publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory and the second part of the 2024 election series. Building on the important electoral developments in 2024, this edition focuses on the dynamic relationship between digital policy and governance, delving deeper into the region’s extreme technological and political shifts. This report explores the […]