Proposed Sub-Regional Initiative

Strengthening Digital Governance in South Asia

SAIDGI is a dedicated multistakeholder platform fostering research, dialogue, and collaborative digital development tailored to the region's unique realities.

SAIDGI

About SAIDGI

Initiated by a group of seasoned Internet governance and digital development professionals from across South Asia. We represent Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, committed to bridging gaps in the Asia Pacific IGF ecosystem by creating a focused sub-regional space that amplifies South Asian voices.

Vision

A vibrant, inclusive, and rights-respecting digital future for South Asia, where the Internet serves as a tool for equitable development, empowerment, and innovation, governed through genuine multistakeholder collaboration.

Mission

To establish and sustain an open, bottom-up, multistakeholder platform that facilitates dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collective action on Internet governance matters of priority to South Asia.

Strategic Objectives

    Governance Model

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    Organizing Committee

    Balanced representatives from government, civil society, and the technical community across the sub-region.

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    Bottom-up Process

    Thematic priorities determined through open calls for input and community consensus-building.

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    Open Participation

    Open to all stakeholders with hybrid/virtual formats to maximize accessibility and inclusivity.

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