A fusion of technology, politics, religion and economy

Bimal Pratap Shah’s ‘Algorithmocracy’ discusses how emerging technologies like algorithms, Blockchain and Metaverse will revolutionise the concept of democracy and regulatory frameworks.

In November 2022, Nepal conducted its federal election using ballot papers and did not use electronic voting machines, despite having used them in the first constitutional assembly election. Due to the rising concerns about technology affecting the integrity of the election, the Election Commission had to issue a social media code of conduct.