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[RRE]The State of the Internet in South Asia
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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 23:19:05 +0500
From: "Irfan Khan"
[Apologies for cross-posting]
--- Discussion: The State of the Internet in South Asia -----
16 November - 15 December, 1998
The South Asia IT discussion list (S-Asia-IT), which was started in June 1998, is entering into a new phase from 16 November 1998: it is organising a discussion on state of the internet in South Asia -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The discussion will continue till 15 December 1998, and will culminate in the form of a summary of discussions.
The purpose of the discussion is to take a snapshot of the internet connectivity and usage; government policies and their impact on IT; and and to see how -- if, at all -- the net is contributing towards social and economic development in South Asian countries. It is hoped that the discussion will develop a broad understanding of the role of IT in socio-economic development.
--- About S-Asia-IT -----------------------------------------
S-Asia-IT, a listserv for IT developments in South Asia -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- is intended to provide a forum for those interested in the development and use of information technology in the South Asian context. Our specific interest is in advancing information technologies to support equitable social and economic development in the region, recognising that the development of information and communication technologies, particularly internet connectivity, are important tools in this work by activists, donors, NGOs, government and the private sector.
Broad involvement of South Asians and others interested in IT development in less developed countries, directly or indirectly, will help define local and regional applications needs, services and networks; promote innovative technical solutions to development challenges; identify investment in technologies related to information and communication infrastructure; and support the development of appropriate IT policies.
Looking to the exciting role the Afrik-IT listserv has and continues to play in facilitating information technology development in Africa, S-Asia-IT seeks to help expand the impact of internet initiatives and enhance coordination among development actors in South Asia. Thus, we welcome IT professionals, internet service providers, international agencies, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), educators, activists and all others interested in IT and South Asia. This list is hosted by Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC).
Irfan Ahmad Khan & Sean Kline
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