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FOSSAP-2004 by admin — last modified 2006-08-02 11:47 AM

The International Open Source Network (IOSN), an initiative of UNDP's Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme, is organizing the Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific (FOSSAP) Consultation on 9-11 February 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Software Freedom Day 2004 by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2004-10-28 09:26 AM

Software Freedom Day 2004

FOSSAP 2005 by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2005-07-20 11:16 AM

The Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific Consultation (FOSSAP II) will provide an effective policy level platform for the exchange of information and experiences in the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for development. There is a growing need for raising awareness on the benefits of FOSS, assistance with formulation of national policies, and case studies of FOSS implementation. The consultation will primarily target policy-makers who can influence national ICT policies.

World Summit on the Information Society - Tunis 2005 by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-02-16 02:27 PM

 

Expert Group Meeting: Open Source Software for Knowledge Management (KM) (Bangkok, Thailand, from 2004-10-11 09:00 AM to 2004-10-13 04:30 PM) — by Khairil Yusof

The meeting will assist participating member countries choose appropriate open source software tools for knowledge management and various implementation methodologies. It will, in turn, help build an information society and knowledge economy in the region and narrow or close the digital divide.

Asia Source 2005 by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2007-07-09 05:22 PM

Asia Source will identify and bring together nearly 100 NGOs and NGO technology support professionals working at the local level across South and South East Asia. Asia Source's primary goal is to act as a focal point in increasing the awareness, integration and adoption of FOSS desktop and tools as a viable option for use amongst the voluntary sector in South and South East Asia. The intention is to move beyond conceptual discussions of the benefits of FOSS in to practical skillsharing between those working with non-profits (NGOs, Media, Education) in the region.

Asia Commons: Asian Conference on the Digital Commons (Bangkok, Thailand, from 2006-06-06 12:00 AM to 2006-06-08 12:00 AM) — by Khairil Yusof

Asia Commons: Asian Conference on the Digital Commons is an attempt to explore 3 areas, Access to Knowledge and Culture in Asia; Models for Collaborative Knowledge and Culture; Promoting Access to Knowledge and Culture in Asia

Asia Source II: Free and Open Technology for NGOs and SMEs by Sunil Abraham — last modified 2006-11-02 01:14 AM

To be held at Yawitra Resort, Sukabumi near Jakarta City, Indonesia between the 22nd and 30th of January 2007.

Linux Asia 2007 by Tushar Abraham Mathew — last modified 2006-12-23 08:09 PM

India's premier open source conference -- 'LinuxAsia Conference and Expo' -- is held every spring in New Delhi

Jumpstart Localisation ! by Tushar Abraham Mathew — last modified 2007-03-14 06:41 PM

IOSN South Asia'a event on Localisation.

Desktop Moksha by Tushar Abraham Mathew — last modified 2007-05-01 06:54 PM

IOSN South Asia's training event on the Desktop

Call for Papers (July 2007) by Tushar Abraham Mathew — last modified 2007-07-09 05:22 PM

IOSN South Asia is issuing a Call for Papers within the sub-region on a number of FOSS related topics.

Collaboration Grants: Call for Applications by Tushar Abraham Mathew — last modified 2008-02-26 11:51 AM

The South Asian Node is issuing a Call for Applications for 2 grants of USD4000 each within the sub-region in order to promote ICT4D. The grants will be awarded to the selected applicants upon completion of their project.