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.
About SAIDGI
Initiated by a group of seasoned Internet governance and digital development professionals from across South Asia. We represent Bangladesh, Bhutan, 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
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Dedicated Multistakeholder Space
Equitable discussions among governments, civil society, private sector, and underrepresented groups.
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Transnational Issues
Addressing digital divides, internet shutdowns, multilingual content moderation, and AI ethics.
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Capacity Building
Empowering women, youth, and linguistic minorities to participate meaningfully in digital policy shaping.
Governance Model
Organizing Committee
Balanced representatives from government, civil society, and the technical community across the sub-region.
Bottom-up Process
Thematic priorities determined through open calls for input and community consensus-building.
Open Participation
Open to all stakeholders with hybrid/virtual formats to maximize accessibility and inclusivity.