LIRNEasia RPS
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Pakistan’s AI ambitions require strong data governance
Pakistan’s Indus AI Week reflects a growing shift in how the country is approaching artificial intelligence, not simply as a technological trend, but as a strategic tool for economic growth, public sector reform, and national competitiveness...
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Advancing Electricity Reforms in Sri Lanka
Efforts to reform Sri Lanka’s electricity industry have been ongoing since the late 1990s, but little progress has been made...
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Can Copyright Law still serve the public interest in the age of AI?
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence is reshaping debates around copyright, accessibility, and innovation...
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LIRNEasia expertise contributes to Sri Lanka’s first National Policy on Archives and Records Management
Archives and records management is a critical foundation of any society, but especially in information societies that are emerging now...
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Data governance in Pakistan is no longer a technical issue; it is a democratic one
In an article published on 26 January 2026 in The News Pakistan, LIRNEasia Senior Policy Fellow Muhammad Aslam Hayat highlights how data has become a powerful instrument of governance in Pakistan, yet the frameworks governing data remain fragmented and heavily skewed in favour of state control rather than citizen rights...
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LIRNEasia is hiring: Senior Researcher
LIRNEasia is looking for a talented individual to join the team as a Senior Researcher to drive impactful research...
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Cybersecurity Policy Considerations for Sri Lanka
As societies become increasingly reliant on digital systems, safeguarding information infrastructure is paramount for economic stability, public safety, and national security...
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Beyond the Hype: Responsible AI and Data Protection in South and Southeast Asia
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) become increasingly embedded in everyday systems, concerns around data protection, privacy, and accountability are gaining urgency...