Audrey Tang
Audrey Tang is a prominent Taiwanese politician and digital minister, known for her innovative approaches to government transparency and citizen engagement through technology. Born on April 18, 1981, she gained recognition as a software programmer before entering public service. Tang is particularly noted for her advocacy of open-source software and her role in Taiwan's digital democracy initiatives. She became the youngest minister in Taiwan's history when appointed in 2016, and she has been instrumental in promoting digital literacy and collaborative governance in Taiwan. Her work emphasizes the importance of harnessing technology to empower citizens and foster inclusive decision-making.
Born on Apr 18, 1981 (44 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,587 | $670,000 | 889$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.42% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 21,340 | $3,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 3 | 37,529,078 | 61,015 | $1,373,000 | 1,556$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Former minister of digital affairs Audrey Tang hosted the AI x Democracy Forum in Taipei.
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Liberia:
Audrey Tang became Taiwan’s youngest cabinet minister at 36, illustrating the potential of young leaders.
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Switzerland:
Audrey Tang is Taiwan's former Digital Minister and a thought leader for digital democracy.
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Taiwan:
Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese programmer and cyberambassador who spoke about using AI to boost democracy.
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United Kingdom:
Audrey Tang is a Taiwanese civic hacker and technologist who will be honoured with a Right Livelihood award.
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Taiwan:
Confirmed speakers at this year's event include Taiwanese Minister Without Portfolio Audrey Tang.
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Taiwan:
Former minister of digital affairs Audrey Tang is to speak at the Berlin Freedom Conference.
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Germany:
Audrey Tang is a former programmer and hacker who became a prominent representative of Taiwan as a Digital Minister.
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Taiwan:
Audrey Tang received the Right Livelihood Award for using digital technology to empower citizens and advance democracy.
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Sweden:
Audrey Tang is awarded for demonstrating how technology can deepen trust and give millions a direct role in shaping politics.
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