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Working for a global, open, stable, and secure Internet that is affordable and accessible to the entire APAC community.
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Joined September 2016
Artificial Intelligence, robotics and drones are fundamentally applications of the Internet. Discover how the Foundation leverages its knowledge and connections in the Internet technical sector to drive Digital Development in the 2024 Annual Report.
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We at the Foundation extend our warmest wishes to the Asia Pacific community during Eid al-Adha, and we wish you joy and peace during this time. Eid Mubarak!
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#SouthAsia is an area with critical problems around #InternetAccess. Discover how the Foundation's #DigitalLeap South Asia project is tackling this issue, particularly in complex environments like #Afghanistan in the newly released 2024 #AnnualReport.
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Do It Yourself, Community Operated Wireless - DIY COW. Servelots-Janastu used lessons from COVID-19 to deliver connectivity in the Tamil Nadu area of India - even when communities have no fibre and limited literacy. More on the Foundation site:.
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The Foundation recently had the opportunity to visit an ISIF Asia grantee - SATSOL, in the Solomon Islands. They're using solar for connectivity in remote villages, which also incorporates a payment platform. More on the Foundation Blog:
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Empowerment isn't just a concept - it's a process that enables people to gain control over their lives, make informed decisions, and contribute to their communities. That's why Switch! holds empowerment sessions early in the project. Find out more:.
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Applications for the 2025 ISIF Asia grants closed in April. Thank you for your submissions! Results will be announced in September. Analysis of this year's submissions on the Foundation blog:. . #Internetdevelopment #funding #ActionNotWords #ISIFAsia2025
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RT @ITU: New #Partner2Connect pledge from @ApnicFoundation: .USD 24 million to boost digital development across 56 economies in Asia & Ocea….
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The Foundation was pleased to welcome @PowerWellsOrg to the office to tell us more about their Light to Sumba project in #Indonesia. The project uses electronic waste to build small #solar systems bringing light, device charging and #WiFi to villages.
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The final Foundation session at the #IGF2024 is about Network Operator Groups (NOGs). It will take place today at 09:30 (UTC+3). These groups are a key driver of knowledge sharing on #Internet best practices. Come join us!. #Netgov #Internetgovernance
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The Foundation's second session at the #IGF2024 commences today! Join us in workshop room 2 at 11:30 (UTC+3) to discuss connectivity in the offline world, and lessons from the Digital Leap #SouthAsia project. More info:.#ActionNotWords #Internetgovernance
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Join the first of five sessions organized by the Foundation today at the #IGF2024: Empowering Afghan Women. For more information on our sessions, see the full guide on the Foundation site: #ActionNotWords #InternetGovernance
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Tomorrow, 4 September, the APNIC Foundation will be revealing its 2024 ISIF Asia awardees at APNIC58 in Wellington, New Zealand. Come join us in person in Wellington or online! Session details:.14:30 to 16:00 (UTC+12).
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Project complete! Empowering remote agricultural communities in Lao PDR. This project by @makerboxlao sought to bring #sensor data and #connectivity to farmers in remote parts of #Laos. Discover more on the Foundation site:.
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"The problems of connectivity in South Asia are multidimensional. We also need to consider the 'tyranny of terrain'. How do you connect up the Himalayas, as an example?".#APrIGF2024 livestream link:
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The Foundation session at the APrIGF starts in less than 15 minutes! We'll be discussing connectivity and Internet development in the area of the world with the most unconnected people - South Asia. Session link:
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Foundation CEO Duncan Macintosh at the @avpn_asia.conference:. "Investments in last-mile connectivity can have a transformational impact across the economy, increasing overall productivity, creating employment and having a direct increase on GDP growth.".
“When you give bandwidth to a community, they will use it intelligently and creatively, and the GDP will grow.” Christian Patouraux, CEO of.@kacific speaking at Innovative Finance for Inclusive Digital Connectivity. #AVPN2023
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In 2022, the Foundation supported 52 initiatives. These include village #connectivity, #AsiaPacific #cybersecurity initiatives and #gender #diversity projects. Discover more in the pages of our recently released #annualreport.
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