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We are a policy lab with a mission to reduce equity and accountability gaps between technology platforms and the Global South.
Joined February 2025
For our “unconference” at @MozFest w/ @CCGNLUD & @theGNI, we’re excited to engage with civil society, tech innovators and policy leaders in advancing openness and inclusion in AI governance. Nov 9 | 11:00-12:00 CET https://t.co/g1kbhMfH6v
#AIforAll #MozFest #IndiaAIImpactSummit
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"Conversations about 'internet sovereignty' should not mistakenly assume that the exercise of sovereign state power over corporations will necessarily translate into greater agency for its people." @prateekwaghre writes in @techpolicypress
https://t.co/P9kSaFdAr1
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Prateek Waghre discusses India’s push for tech sovereignty amid volatile US ties, digital dependence, and global shifts in trade.
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Read the statement: https://t.co/M1sd3j64bX TGI is deeply concerned that the draft Personal Data Protection Ordinance & draft National Data Management Ordinance have received approval despite repeated calls from civil society & experts for broader, more transparent consultation.
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TGI is hiring! 1. Program Manager, based in Bangladesh, with strong research and advocacy skills. Details: https://t.co/QnMTR50HM4 2. Deputy Head of Research with solid experience on tech policy research. Details: https://t.co/UO2ePbG5AU
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Join us tomorrow at #APrIGF! We will be conducting a workshop on trying to collaboratively answer what #multistakeholderism and meaningful community participation in digital public infrastructure (#DPI) governance actually looks like.
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TGI is pleased to partner with @siglaresearch & @aaptiinstitute to form ATLAS: Alliance for Tech Labor across the South—a research alliance investigating digital labor justice issues in Asia. Full announcement: https://t.co/jakzwCej5W
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Read the article: https://t.co/bbtYsqaa4t Bangladesh's Election Commission introduced a code of conduct to regulate online campaigning during the next nat'l election. However, the guidelines fall short of addressing critical digital threats.
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🚨 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨, 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘: 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖’𝙨 𝙀𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝, 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 In today’s digital age,
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Read the full statement: https://t.co/8FcuvKnqJy The coalition of South Asians for Digital Rights (SADR) is a regional coalition of civil society organizations and human rights defenders, committed to advancing open, inclusive, equitable and rights-respecting digital futures.
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As Bangladesh readies itself for a pivotal national election, protecting digital freedoms is more important than ever. Join us on Wednesday at 7PM BD time (9AM Eastern/2PM BST). Zoom link: https://t.co/qElvQzP8jh
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TGI, @aaptiinstitute, and @siglaresearch are bringing together a panel of data workers and union representatives from content moderation and data labelling industries to dive into the landscape of data annotation and content moderation work. Registration: https://t.co/JlRyE1jFyN
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TGI, in collaboration with @aaptiinstitute and @siglaresearch, is thrilled to announce a webinar to be held on Aug 21 at 10AM BD time/9.30AM IST/12PM PhT. Registration: https://t.co/JlRyE1jFyN More details about the panel discussion: https://t.co/jlGaJpSklu
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In our latest report, we investigate the evolution, architecture & implications of Bangladesh’s surveillance apparatus. At least 160 surveillance technologies were imported in 2015-2025. The NTMC alone spent over $100 million to this end. Read: https://t.co/X0G8hBgdkq
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Unlike the Brussels Effect, the mechanisms of influence from two emerging global powers remain underexplored. In this paper, we examine the conditions & mechanisms through which the Beijing Effect and Delhi Effect manifest. Read here: https://t.co/p0WzuLZWnn
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Digital repression knows no borders. Neither should resistance. We’ve come together across South Asia to launch the South Asians for Digital Rights (SADR) Coalition — a united front for digital rights and cross-border solidarity. Read why this matters: https://t.co/GblvLRTwGQ
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@techglobalinst looks at the impact of aid cuts: Many civil society organisations are scaling back, laying off staff, or shutting down entirely. Authoritarian governments are seizing on this instability to justify harsher crackdowns on civil society. https://t.co/jickhsNbqF
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Recent shifts in U.S. government funding priorities have created a severe crisis for global humanitarian and human rights work, slashing financial support for
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