Wishing for a year of learning and collective progress.
Let’s build back better in the new year.
– Best wishes from the LIRNEasia team
LIRNEasia shares insights on how data-driven approaches can support democratic development at SATRC-26
The 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) was held from 5–7 November 2025 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Muhammad Aslam Hayat, Senior Policy Fellow at LIRNEasia and Pakistan country researcher, presented key findings from the Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia (D4D Asia) project during the session on “Sharing Best Practices and Regulatory Experiences by SATRC Members and Industry.
LIRNEasia CEO Helani Galpaya at UNDP conference on New Ways of Governing
LIRNEasia CEO Helani Galpaya attended UNDP’s New Ways of Governing Conference in Oslo on 28–29 October 2025, contributing to discussions on AI and data governance. Her session drew on LIRNEasia’s research on data-governance policies across Asia and the organisation’s ongoing work on responsible AI.
LIRNEasia Insights on Disaster Management: The Resilience of ICT Infrastructure During Disasters
Natural disasters and humanitarian crises often create disorder and panic. While basic needs such as food, clean water, and shelter often take priority, access to accurate information helps calm societal turbulence.
