Summary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 was held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27-31 May 2024, co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation. The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event was […]

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Cambodia’s Digital Future: Internet Governance, Data Protection, and Youth Engagement – Socheata Sokhachan

The increasing use of the Internet has led to growing concerns about the protection of personal data. In Cambodia, the digital transformation journey is marked by significant advancements in Internet governance and emerging efforts to establish comprehensive data protection laws. However, as the country navigates these changes, the role of youth and their engagement in […]

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Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report – Polls, Politics, and Policies: Assessing Impact of 2024 Elections on Digital Development and Internet Governance

This report is the third publication of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory. With the pivotal 2024 mega elections upon us, analyzing the anticipated impact of digital policies across major Asia Pacific jurisdictions is crucial. This report is intended for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of digital development in the region. The May […]

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Asia Pacific yIGF 2024 Registration is Now Open

Calling all young visionaries and change-makers!  Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF.Asia) is an annual meeting and open platform, recognized by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), to empower young leaders aged between 18 and 35 to participate in Internet governance discussions. The forum was first initiated by NetMission.Asia in 2010 and continues […]

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NetMission’s Comments on the Interim Report on Governance AI for Humanity by The UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body

The UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body launched its Interim Report: Governing AI for Humanity in December 2023 and was open for comments until March 31, 2024. In response to the call for a closer alignment between international norms and how AI is developed and rolled out, NetMission.Asia as a youth initiative had an internal call […]

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