𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 LIRNEasia hosted a forum on December 7, 2024, titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” in Colombo. The event brought together AI experts, data scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 💡 The forum featured two insightful panel discussions on how data and AI can drive change in healthcare and energy sectors. The first panel focused on using data responsibly in public and private projects. Experts shared

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The newly established Digital Trust Alliance has officially launched with the mission of fostering a secure, resilient, and ethically governed digital ecosystem in Sri Lanka. D: newswire.lk/t14a

Join us in Bangkok for a Forum on Data Governance in #Thailand — a platform to exchange knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on shaping #DataGovernance, #DataPolicy, and #DataProtection in Thailand. 🗓️ Tuesday, 5 August 2025 🕐 13:00–16:00 (Registration from 12:30) 📍 Sigma

The forum featured presentations by Pranesh Prakash, sharing regional research findings from South and Southeast Asia, and Associate Professor Dr. Jompon Pitaksantayothin, offering insights into Thailand’s #DataGovernance landscape. Panel discussions followed each presentation,

We are working on the complete list of recommendations on how the #OSA should be changed, Ashwini Natesan our research fellow is involved in the legal analysis on that for the substantive legal changes working group as a part of the Community of Practice. In the meantime, here

Be part of the Forum on #DataGovernance in the #Philippines! Organized by LIRNEasia (Sri Lanka) with funding support from IDRC | CRDI (Canada), in collaboration with Disini Law Office and Digital Freedom Network (Philippines), the forum brings together stakeholders to exchange knowledge,

E-book: Understanding the Online Safety Act (2024): A Guide for Journalists and the Public 👉 Access the eBook here: slpi.lk/wp-content/upl… #slpi #srilanka #journalism

Great to meet with representatives of the Community of Practice on Hate Speech and Disinformation, who shared their submission to the #OSA review committee appointed by Ministry of Justice Sri Lanka UN in Sri Lanka continues to support civil society efforts for inclusive, participatory lawmaking.

The #OSA should be repealed. But if #GoSL will only amend, then the CoP has sent a list to be considered. Thanks to Ashwini Natesan of LIRNEasia & Saranee G of Hashtag Generation who put in many hours of work to develop the recommendations.

Join Us for an Important Panel Discussion on the Online Safety Act (OSA)! 📌 Register now via QR code on the flyer or using this link: forms.gle/YtuFoBL5wS4FVD… #SLPI #OSA #PanelDiscussion #MediaFreedom #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

It was interesting to be a part of this discussion SLPI

The Community of Practice on Hate Speech and Disinformation has submitted comments on the #OSA. LIRNEasia Research Fellow Ashwini Natesan and Saranee Gunathilaka of Hashtag Generation led the drafting on behalf of the CoP. #OnlineSafetyActLK #lka

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Experts from government, academia & private sector sat together at the Forum on Data Governance held in Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 on September 12, organized by LIRNEasia in partnership with Disini Law Office & Digital Freedom Network,

Following these, two panel discussions addressed data governance challenges, gaps, and opportunities, with one looking at the regional level and another focused specifically on the Philippines’ national context. The forum concluded with a press conference emphasizing the key

Mary Grace M. Santos Ashwini Natesan Ibrahim Kholilul Rohman Pranesh Prakash jjdisini Read more about the event highlights and access the presentations here: lirneasia.net/2025/09/forum-… #datagovernance #digitalrights #privacy #humanrights #philippines #southeastasia #southasia #policy #inclusivedevelopment #lirneasia