That the South Asian region, housing one-fifth of humanity, is transforming digitally – politically, socially and economically – is an understatement. With a combined population of over two billion, the region has over 1.4 billion Internet users – the largest wired bloc in the world. Over a billion registered voters in three countries from the region – India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – elected new governments after elections in 2024. Bangladesh, another digital powerhouse of the region also replaced a government albeit in a student-led revolt, not elections. The political reset in all these countries was characterized by a wave of democracy that is thoroughly digital now with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping both the electoral outcomes and the quality of democracy. This included digital campaigning with political parties leveraging social media with more than 600 million users in these countries and AI-driven political algorithms. Digital technology also facilitated voter registration and amplified information dissemination with mobile apps and online platforms encouraging citizen participation, enhancing the democratic process. Voter turnout was high in all three countries. Transparency and accountability were bolstered as big data analytics helped dissect voting patterns, identifying trends and correlations. Some parties were able […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
