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. […]
Tag: youth participation
Navigating Two Worlds: A Medical Student’s Journey as Co-Chair at yIGF 2024 – Nattaya Jaratruangsaeng
Reflecting on my journey in Internet Governance, I can trace its beginnings to my first participation in Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF) in 2022. Many people often ask me why, as a medical student, I chose to venture into the world of Internet Governance. My usual answer is simple: because it’s fun, engaging, […]
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 […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Recruitment
1st Deadline: 11 October 2024 (23:59 UTC)2nd Deadline: 8 November 2024 (23:59 UTC)**Deadline extended to 15 November 2024 (23:59 UTC)** The NetMission Academy is a series of online sessions designed to equip youth with the knowledge and discussion skills to participate in Internet policymaking. The program includes 10 sessions and a closing ceremony. These 1.5-hour […]
From Texting Capital to Digital Inclusion: Addressing the Digital Poverty in the Philippines – Nattaya Jaratruangsaeng
The Philippines is a highly communication-dependent country, especially in comparison to other ASEAN nations. Since the late 1990s, it has held the title of being the “world’s texting capital” because of how often we use SMS services to communicate with our loved ones and friends in and out of the country. While time has allowed […]