Shahzad Ahmad | Bytes for all, Pakistan
Shahzad Ahmad is the Country Coordinator of Bytes for All, Pakistan and founder of the Digital Rights Institute (DRI). He is currently working in the area of ICT policy advocacy, internet rights and freedom of expression. He is a development communications expert and is at the forefront of Internet Rights movement in Pakistan. Shahzad is a Diplo Fellow, executive board member of the Association for Progressive Communications, advisory board member of .PK ccTLD and member of the International Advisory Board of Privacy International, UK. He regularly contributes to various publications and research studies around ICTs for Development, Freedom of Expression and gender related issues. Widely travelled, he regularly participates in various forums at local, regional and global level. Shahzad maintains a strong engagement with the broader civil society networks and strongly believes in participation and openness.