[Fwd: [surf-it] INFO: Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific (FOSSAP)]

The UNDP office in Viet Nam is assisting locally
in this consultation process. Vern

Subject: [surf-it] INFO: Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific (FOSSAP)
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 12:52:43 -0500
From: Ken Wong <ken@apdip.net>
Organization: APDIP

Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific (FOSSAP) Consultation
Date: 9-11 Feb 2004
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are pleased to announce that 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.

The consultation is designed to 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. Many countries,
especially in the Asia-Pacific, have questions and uncertainties on the
use of FOSS for development. There is a growing need for awareness
raising on the benefits of FOSS, assistance with formulation of national
policies, and case studies of FOSS implementation. The consultation is
designed to assist policy makers with these different issues.

The consultation will primarily target policy-makers who can influence
national ICT policies, including Director-Generals/senior officials of
ministries involved in ICT policy-making, Technical Directors/Heads of
ICT departments of ministries, and Heads of National ICT interest
groups.

For more information, please visit http://www.iosn.net/fossap/.

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Kenneth Wong
IOSN Programme Consultant, UNDP-APDIP, Malaysia
DID: +603 2091 5169 Fax: +603 2093 9740
International Open Source Network: http://www.iosn.net
UNDP Asia Pacific Development Information Programme:
http://www.apdip.net

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