WSIS+20 marks a pivotal moment to shape the next chapter of our digital future. As the global community reflects on 20 years since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), the decisions made in this process will impact how we govern the Internet, digital access, and online rights for years to come. In a […]
Tag: youth participation
Why Youth Voices Matter at the Internet Governance Forum – Claire Chow
I never imagined that as a high school student, I would have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Internet. Last month, I found myself at the Internet Governance Forum 2025 in Lillestrøm, Norway as one of the youngest participants in a room filled with policymakers, academia, and tech leaders.I’ve always assumed voices […]
Venturing Out as a Citizen Tourist in Internet Governance – A Travel Diary by Kenneth Leung
When I was on my last leg to Oslo through Bergensbanen after almost a week in Vestland county before the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) commenced, I had been pondering what mindset I should set for my first in-person IGF. The five days in Lillestrøm, which is just a ten-minute train ride away from […]
Connecting the Unconnected: Bridging the Digital Divide through Grassroot Initiatives in Sri Lanka and Women’s Empowerment in Nepal
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 […]
Key Insights from ICANN81
Last November, members of the NetMission APRALO Study Group attended the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, held from November 9 to November 14, 2024, as fellows in Istanbul. They’ve gathered valuable insights from the event and are excited to share their experiences and key takeaways with our community. The report is now available! This detailed report is put together by Sana Nisar and Socheata […]