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Internet Shutdowns: How to Undermine Trust in the Network of Networks
Measuring the Internet
17 February 2021
Internet Shutdowns: How to Undermine Trust in the Network of Networks
The Indian government’s recent Internet shutdown during farmer protests impacted over 50 million residents. It is a stark warning...
How The Events Of 2020 Will Shape Asia-Pacific’s Digital Future
In the News
16 February 2021
How The Events Of 2020 Will Shape Asia-Pacific’s Digital Future
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Keeping Pakistan’s Internet Exchange Points Running
Infrastructure and Community Development
12 February 2021
Keeping Pakistan’s Internet Exchange Points Running
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are a vital element of Internet infrastructure. They can be found at physical and neutral...
India Has Already Topped The List Of Countries For Internet Shutdowns In 2021
In the News
11 February 2021
India Has Already Topped The List Of Countries For Internet Shutdowns In 2021
msn
Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify
In the News
4 February 2021
Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Internet Performance in Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the Internet continues to provide a lifeline. It’s more important than ever that...
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Traceability and Cybersecurity
Traceability, or the ability track down the originator of a particular piece of content or message, is at the...
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A Multi-Stakeholder Model in ICT Policymaking
The multistakeholder model, an established approach for Internet governance, lends itself to ideal use in policymaking for the digital...
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Report on the Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit 2019
Meeting report from the Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks (CN) Summit 2019, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 29 August 2019....
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Community Networks: Regulatory issues and gaps – Experiences from India
This paper reflects views and opinions of community network providers who are trying to build their own low-cost and...
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The Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia-Pacific 2019
The 2019 survey aims to contribute to policy debates and discussions—both in the APAC region and globally—on the trends...
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With 18 chapters in 14 countries, this diverse and fast growing region is home to 25% of our global members. This active and dynamic network of chapters hosts local and regional events and discussions, builds Internet infrastructure in underserved regions, and provides technical trainings to build local expertise. (as of December 2020)