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UNDP-APDIP International Open Source Network

by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2008-02-26 12:01 PM 2006 UNDP-APDIP

Welcome to the International Open Source Network an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Asia Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) and supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada.

The International Open Source Network (IOSN) is a Center of Excellence for FOSS in the Asia-Pacific Region. It shapes its activities around Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) technologies and applications. Via a small secretariat based at the UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok and three centres of excellence – IOSN ASEAN+3, IOSN PIC (Pacific Island Countries), and IOSN South Asia, based in Manila, Suva and Chennai respectively, the IOSN is tasked specifically to facilitate and network FOSS advocates and human resources in the region. The vision is that developing countries in the Asia-Pacific Region can achieve rapid and sustained economic and social development by using affordable yet effective FOSS ICT solutions to bridge the digital divide.

ASEAN+3 IOSN Regional Node in Manila, serving the countries of ASEAN, China, Japan, Korea and neighouring countries. ASEAN+3 resources	South Asia IOSN Regional Node in Chennai, serving the countries of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and neighbouring countries. South Asia resources	Pacific Island Countries IOSN Regional Node in Suva, serving the countries of Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Samoa and neighbouring countries. Pacific Island Countries resources

Themes Thematic focus areas Free/Open Source Software Resources on Free/Open Source Software. Open Standards Resources on Open Standards setting bodies and FOSS software and tools to create new content as well as migrate to solutions based on Open Standards. Open Access & Content The Open Access Movement helps us to introduce the principles of FOSS and the alternative paradigm of intellectual rights to people that are not involved in the direct use of ICT eg. the education sector, scientific/research sector, agriculture sector and the SME sector. Education Resources on setting up the IT infrastructure and administration of educational institutions and considers software (mainly proprietary) which is now used as the basis for IT curricula and alternative FOSS which is available. Licensing Resources on answering common questions and misconceptions regarding licensing issues. Localization Resources on FOSS localization for use with native languages. Government Policy Resources on issues related to government policies on FOSS. Networking and Security Resources on FOSS Networking and Security. FOSS@Work Resources for SMES	Publications Publications FOSS Primers The primers serve as introductory documents to FOSS in general, as well as covering particular topic areas in greater detail. Their purpose is to raise FOSS awareness, particularly among policy-makers, practitioners and educators. The following are summaries of the primers have been published, or are currently being produced. Newsletter Newsletters on the latest FOSS news and events in the Asia-Pacific. MultiMedia Video and multimedia productions developed by IOSN such as CodeBreakers documentary and interactive guides. Country Profiles A country-by-country study of the current state of deployment, key players, achievements and potential areas for growth of Free and Open Source Software across Asia. Other publications IOSN also publishes and funds the development of a range of FOSS and related publications. Training FOSS learning resources and training materials Linux User Guide and Slides Linux System Administrator Course More resources... Case Studies This is a compilation of case studies on the successful deployment of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in selected projects from across the world. List of case studies..	Highlights Current IOSN projects and highlights Collaboration Grants: Call for Applications 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. More information.... Last Date for Applications: 04/03/2008 FOSS Inter-Regional Exchange Grants The objective of these grants is to provide funding for FOSS developers in the Asia-Pacific region to be able to attend international FOSS developer conferences to increase developer participation and knowledge sharing. More information...

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Free/Open Source Software

Open Standards

Open Access & Content

Education

Licensing

Localization

Government Policy

Networking and Security

FOSS@Work

Publications

FOSS Primers

Newsletter

MultiMedia

Country Profiles

Other publications

Training

Case Studies

Highlights

Collaboration Grants: Call for Applications

FOSS Inter-Regional Exchange Grants

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