The Digital Divide in Asia-Pacific: A Persistent Challenge The Asia-Pacific digital landscape features metropolises like Tokyo and Singapore with world-leading connectivity alongside vast unconnected rural territories, affecting half of the region’s 4.3 billion people. This disparity represents the greatest obstacle to inclusive development across APAC. Sri Lanka exemplifies the rural-urban divide with 80.6% rural population […]
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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 […]
Asia Pacific Youth IGF 2024 Taipei
The Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum 2024 (yIGF 2024) concluded on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the NTUH International Convention Center in Taipei City, Taiwan. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the local host of the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024, the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC), the […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory – Fall 2024 Intake – Call for Contributors & Editors
With the pivotal 2024 mega elections upon us, analyzing the anticipated impact of digital policies across major Asia Pacific jurisdictions is crucial. The analysis of the incoming leadership’s perspectives will help us better foresee how digital issues will be addressed amidst rapid technological advancements. Our May 2024 edition is intended for policymakers, researchers, and anyone […]