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NetMission Ambassadors Program 2019 Recruitment
by Yannis Li 20 Oct '18

20 Oct '18

Hi everyone, Sharing the news of our NetMission Ambassadors Recruitment of 2019 which we are opening to all students studying in Asia Pacific this year! Application deadline is 16 Nov 2018. Join now at www.netmission.asia/join-now. Please help to share to your friends who are studying in Asia!! Thanks a lot. -------------------- NetMission (www.netmission.asia <http://www.netmission.asia/>) is Asia’s foremost youth ambassador program for Internet Governance established in 2009. The program equips tertiary students with the knowledge and skills to be facilitators and leaders of youth discourse, engaging with government and industry to shape ICT policy and contribute to the community. NetMission gives aspiring young visionaries a platform to develop themselves and empower others to create a social impact collaboratively with a global mindset. Core Elements of NetMission NetMission Academy: Participants will firstly go through a series of interactive online workshops over a two-month period during Jan-Feb 2019, whereby giving students the opportunity to connect and discuss with veteran guest speakers on topics from Internet ecosystem to how Internet impact the society. Ambassador Impact Projects: Upon completion of the academy, participants will form working groups as NetMission Ambassadors. Under the mentorship of community and industry leaders, these groups will work towards advocating Internet Governance, and making it accessible to the youth of Asia. Part of this includes sponsored opportunities at regional and international Internet Governance conferences including APIGA, APrIGF, ICANN, and IGF. Conference Organising Committees: Active and outstanding ambassadors will be selected to join our existing regional Internet conference committees responsible for coordinating all youth engagement activities at these events, interacting with local and regional youth participants and the Internet Governance community. About Organiser - DotAsia Organisation The DotAsia Organisation is a not-for-profit organisation registered in Hong Kong with a mission to promote Internet development and adoption in Asia. As the registry for the .asia top level domain, our proceedings are channeled back into regional initiatives, such as our Youth Mobility Index, the Ajitora sustainable development campaign, and of course our flagship youth program NetMission. Best Regards, Yannis Li DotAsia Organisation Ltd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address: 12F, Daily House, 35-37 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2244 7920 ︳Fax: +852 2244 7902 ︳http://www.dot.asia <http://www.dot.asia/>

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Welcoming 2018 Fellows to the Community
by Yannis Li 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

Hi Everyone, While many of you might have forgotten this list, hoping to take this opportunity to welcome our new 2018 fellows from APIGA 2018, Youth IGF 2018 and APrIGF Vanuatu joining the list. Once again, as a member of the list, please feel free to discuss or share any Internet-related information. The purpose of the list is to keep a network of Asia Pacific fellows of different Internet events/conferences of our partnering organizations namely ICANN, APNIC, and ISOC. Please do join us on the Facebook Group at www.fellows.asia if you haven’t as well. Some updates about the upcoming Internet Governance events and fellowship: ICANN 64 NextGen Program Application: https://www.icann.org/forms/nextgen/application <https://www.icann.org/forms/nextgen/application> (Deadline: 5 Oct) IGF Paris (12-14 Nov) https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-registration <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2018-registration> (Registration Deadline: 3 Nov) Join the APAC ICT Women list supported by APNIC at https://mailman.apnic.net/mailman/listinfo/apac-ict-women If you are interested to start any local initiatives in your community, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. =) Stay in touch! Best Regards, Yannis Li DotAsia Organisation Ltd. Member of APASA http://apasa.asia

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6 days left: Public Input to the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum 2018 Port Vila Synthesis Document
by sec＠aprigf.asia 13 Sep '18

13 Sep '18

Dear All, There are 6 days left to give your input on the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum 2018 Port Vila Synthesis Document - Draft 1 Draft 1: https://comment.aprigf.asia/ The second open input period for the APrIGF 2018 Synthesis Document is open until 18 September (23:59:59 UTC). The APrIGF community is invited to contribute to document based on the key theme of Empowering Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet. The 2018 Synthesis Document will be finalized and published in the beginning of October. Background The APrIGF Synthesis Document was an experiment of the APrIGF 2015 Macau, which can be referred back at http://2015.aprigf.asia/synthesis-document/, and its continuation during the 2016 Taipei and 2017 Bangkok meetings https://www.aprigf.asia/events.html. The concept was first raised and discussed at the APrIGF 2014 New Delhi Multi-stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) meetings, and further refined over the course of MSG deliberations through the year. The Synthesis Document aims to document items of common interest relevant to internet governance in the Asia Pacific region. In terms of the process of the development of the Synthesis Document, building on the success of the inaugural APrIGF Synthesis Document from the APrIGF 2015 Macao meeting and the increased participation in the consecutive 2016 Taipei document, a webinar prior to the conference was introduced for the 2017 Bangkok process. Now an institution of the APrIGF, the Synthesis Document this year will build upon the overarching theme of "Empowering Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet". The Synthesis Document aims only to document the input from discussions at the APrIGF and is not intended to be representative of the diverse Asia Pacific region. Nevertheless, it is the hope of the APrIGF MSG that the development of the Synthesis Document can help drive active participation in the movement, as well as to allow for a platform to project voices, views and thoughts in the Asia Pacific region as contributions to relevant global, national, local and international forums on internet governance.

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Acquirement for the mail list
by bo han 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

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by Ajaya Budhathoki 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Dear Dot Asia please post me to this list. kind regards, ajaya

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[Asia Pacific Fellows] APrIGF 2018 Vanuatu (13 - 16 Aug) Live Now - Join us Remotely
by APrIGF Secretariat 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum APrIGF Vanuatu 2018 13 Aug - 16 Aug Iririki Island Resort, Port Vila http://2018.aprigf.asia <http://2018.aprigf.asia/> Empowering the Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet Hosted by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and Telecommunication and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) of Vanuatu, APrIGF 2018 meeting is happening now at Iririki Island Resort in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The official opening will begin tomorrow (14 Aug) at 09:00am local time (UTC+11) by the Honourable Prime Minister of Vanuatu followed by the ICT Day Plenary session Theme: Challenges and Opportunities of connectivity in Pacific small islands States. Hon. Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, Dr. Vinton G Cerf Deputy Ambassador for Cyber Affairs of Australia, Ms. Johanna Weaver Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Samoa, Hon. Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi (MP) Pacific Representative from Multi-stakeholder Adivsory Group (MAG) of IGF 2018, MsSalanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro For the full program of the week, go to http://aprigf.vu/agenda/ <http://aprigf.vu/agenda/>. Remote Participation is available for those who cannot join us physically. Visit http://aprigf.vu/archive/ <http://aprigf.vu/archive/> for more details. The Synthesis Document 2018 Draft 0 is opened now. Comment at https://comment.aprigf.asia <https://comment.aprigf.asia/>! If you are interested to follow any news and updates about APrIGF and discuss relevant issues, you may subscribe to the mailing list discuss(a)aprigf.asia <mailto:discuss@aprigf.asia> by sending in subscription request. Follow up also on social media and hashtag with #APrIGF2018! Best Regards, Secretariat of APrIGF http://aprigf.asia <http://aprigf.asia/>

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[Asia Pacific Fellows] Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum 2018 Port Vila Synthesis Document - Draft 0 published
by jen＠registry.asia 12 Aug '18

12 Aug '18

The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum 2018 Port Vila Synthesis Document - Draft 0 is now published. Draft 0: https://comment.rigf.asia/ Draft 0 will be open during the entire forum for participants both in-person and remote to input reflections and discussions from all workshops. Join us during the daily Synthesis Document Townhall Session (for time and location, see agenda: http://aprigf.vu/agenda/) to shape this year's document and make your voice heard! Background The APrIGF Synthesis Document was an experiment of the APrIGF 2015 Macau <http://2015.rigf.asia/> , which can be referred back at http://2015.aprigf.asia/synthesis-document/, and its continuation during the 2016 Taipei and 2017 Bangkok meetings https://www.aprigf.asia/events.html. The concept was first raised and discussed at the APrIGF 2014 New Delhi <http://2014.rigf.asia/> Multi-stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) meetings, and further refined over the course of MSG deliberations through the year. The Synthesis Document aims to document items of common interest relevant to internet governance in the Asia Pacific region. In terms of the process of the development of the Synthesis Document, building on the success of the inaugural APrIGF Synthesis Document from the APrIGF 2015 Macao meeting and the increased participation in the consecutive 2016 Taipei document, a webinar prior to the conference was introduced for the 2017 Bangkok process. Now an institution of the APrIGF, the Synthesis Document this year will build upon the overarching theme of "Empowering Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet". The Synthesis Document aims only to document the input from discussions at the APrIGF and is not intended to be representative of the diverse Asia Pacific region. Nevertheless, it is the hope of the APrIGF MSG that the development of the Synthesis Document can help drive active participation in the movement, as well as to allow for a platform to project voices, views and thoughts in the Asia Pacific region as contributions to relevant global, national, local and international forums on internet governance.

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[Asia Pacific Fellows] Open Input Period: 2018 Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum Framework document now open for public comments
by sec＠aprigf.asia 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

The first open input period for the framework of the APrIGF 2018 Synthesis Document <http://comment.aprigf.asia/> is now open until 5 August (UTC 23:59:59). The AP community is invited to contribute to the framework document that will be synthesized into Draft 0 for the APrIGF Port Vila meeting (13-16 August). Please go to https://comment.rigf.asia/ to input all your comments and suggestions. For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit http://aprigf.vu/synthesis-document/. Background The APrIGF Synthesis Document started as an experiment of the APrIGF 2015 Macau, and its process was further improved during the 2016 Taipei and 2017 Bangkok meetings https://www.aprigf.asia/events.html. The concept was first raised and discussed at the APrIGF 2014 New Delhi Multi-stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) meetings, and further refined over the course of MSG deliberations through the year. The Synthesis Document aims to document items of common interest relevant to internet governance in the Asia Pacific region. In terms of the process of the development of the Synthesis Document, building on the success of the inaugural APrIGF Synthesis Document from the APrIGF 2015 Macao meeting and the increased participation in the 2016 Taipei document, a webinar prior to the conference was introduced for the 2017 Bangkok process. Now an institution of the APrIGF, the Synthesis Document this year will build upon the overarching theme of "Empowering Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet". The Synthesis Document aims only to document the input from discussions at the APrIGF and is not intended to be representative of the diverse Asia Pacific region. Nevertheless, it is the hope of the APrIGF MSG that the development of the Synthesis Document can help drive active participation in the movement, as well as to allow for a platform to project voices, views and thoughts in the Asia Pacific region as contributions to relevant global, national, local and international forums on internet governance.

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[Asia Pacific Fellows] Register Now for APrIGF 2018 Vanuatu (13 - 16 Aug) - Agenda Highlights
by Yannis Li 20 Jul '18

20 Jul '18

Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum APrIGF Vanuatu 2018 13 Aug - 16 Aug 2018 Iririki Island Resort, Port Vila Empowering the Communities in Asia Pacific to build an Affordable, Inclusive, Open and Secure Internet The 2018 meeting will be held at the Iririki Island Resort in Port Vila, Vanuatu hosted by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and Telecommunication and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) of Vanuatu. What to look out for on the agenda? There are 30 sessions throughout the 3-day main conference covering a wide variety of topics such as high-interest Pacific plenaries on Challenges & Opportunities of Connectivity in Small Island States, Natural Disasters Management as well as other workshops on cybersecurity, e-government, Internet access and shutdowns, transparency reports and the recent heated debate on GDPR and cross-border data, etc. If you are a first-timer, join the full-day Capacity Building <http://aprigf.vu/program-agenda/capacity-building-day-agenda/> session to be held on 13 Aug for newcomers and fellows. A specific track with sessions focusing on Pacific perspective is also lined up on Day 2 this year. Check out the latest agenda at the local host website. Featured Opening & Plenary Speakers: Hon. Charlot Salwai, Prime Minister of Vanuatu Dr. Vinton Cerf, Chief Evangelist of Google Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Founder of Pasifika Nexus (2018 MAG member of IGF) Australian Ambassador of Cyber Affairs ICT Minister of Samoa Abraham Nasak, Director of National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu John Jack, Deputy Chief Information Officer of Vanuatu More distinguished and a great variety of speakers are joining us. Please refer to the workshop pages for full list of speakers. Be part of the discussion and register now at http://2018.aprigf.asia <http://2018.aprigf.asia/>. Remote participation will also be available. The Synthesis Document 2018 public input period will be commencing soon next week. Stay tuned to provide your input. If you are interested to follow any news and updates about APrIGF and discuss relevant issues, you may subscribe to the mailing list discuss(a)aprigf.asia <mailto:discuss@aprigf.asia> by sending in subscription request. We also welcome any Internet-related organisation to become a sponsor. Please contact sec(a)aprigf.asia <mailto:sec@aprigf.asia> for more information. Best Regards, Secretariat of APrIGF

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[Asia Pacific Fellows] Comment on the Youth Engagement Improvements in the Global IGF by 6 July!
by Yannis Li 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

Hi Fellows, The global IGF is trying to enhance their youth engagement work and have opened a call for comments to the recommendations drafted by the community earlier. https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/youth-engagement-at-the-ig… <https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/youth-engagement-at-the-ig…> Please do contribute and let us know how we could create a more youth-friendly environment and facilitate your participation at the global dialogue! Cheers. Best Regards, Yannis Li DotAsia Organisation Ltd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address: 12F, Daily House, 35-37 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2244 7920 ︳Fax: +852 2244 7902 ︳http://www.dot.asia <http://www.dot.asia/>

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