The Asia Pacific bureau works with chapters to cultivate expert communities in developing countries, collaborate with regional policy makers, and build access for unserved and underserved communities.
We work in the following sub-regions:
The Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia-Pacific 2018
Focusing on rural connectivity, the APAC Bureau collaborates with local partners and community members in deploying and scaling up wireless mesh networks, and in advocating for the use of unlicensed spectrum for Internet connectivity.
The APAC Bureau is at the forefront of the advocacy for a bottoms-up and decentralised model of Internet governance in the region. It reaches out to key influencers within and beyond the core Internet community.
Capacity-building forms a crucial part of the APAC Bureau’s efforts to foster an open and sustainable Internet. In line with the Internet Society’s ‘smart development’ approach, it ensures that physical networks are built alongside the human capacity.
The APAC Bureau actively engages with vendors, operators and service providers at gatherings such as the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT) and the Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Meetings to promote.
By connecting the world, working with others, and advocating for equal access to the Internet, the Internet Society strives to make the world a better place.
Wireless for Communities (W4C) provides last mile connectivity to rural and remote areas of the Asia-Pacific using wireless technologies.
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Promoting the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.
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A report on the initiatives and activities of the Asia-Pacific Bureau for 2017
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Chief Regional Bureau Director for Asia-Pacific
Regional Policy Manager, Asia-Pacific
Regional Development Manager, Asia-Pacific
Chapter Development Manager, Asia Pacific
Technical Engagement Manager for Asia-Pacific
Outreach Manager, Asia-Pacific
With 22 chapters in 17 countries, this diverse and fast growing region is home to 28% of our global members. This active and dynamic network of chapters hosts local and regional events and discussions, builds Internet infrastructure in underserved regions, and provides technical trainings to build local expertise.
