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New Open Source Centres of Excellence: In order to address the growing information and technological needs of the Asia and Pacific region, the International Open Source Network (IOSN) has established three new Centres of Excellence – IOSN ASEAN+3, IOSN PIC (Pacific Island Countries), and IOSN South Asia. Together, these Centres will continue the research and development, networking, institutional strengthening, and training undertaken by IOSN over the last three years to advance the adoption of free/open source software, open standards, and open content across the region.

1st FOSS@Work, Manila, Philippines: Open Source Software can empower Southeast Asian enterprises, says regional conference FOSS@Work

Linux System Administrator Training of Trainers, Quezon City, Philippines, 9 – 21 October 2006: A major barrier against adoption and deployment of free and open source software (FOSS) in developing countries is the lack of human resources with FOSS skills. This introductory programme aims to address the problem by training trainers so that they can train others in their countries, and therefore kick-start a self-sustaining development of FOSS human resources. This course introduces Linux trainers to training with open content Linux system administration training materials and low-cost LPI certification examinations.

FOSS@Work: An International Workshop for Small and Medium IT Enterprises, Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines, 12-15 November 2006: The International Open Source Network (IOSN), InWEnt-Capacity Building International of Germany and University of the Philippines (UP) Manila are hosting a workshop on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for Small and Medium Enterprises in the IT industry.

Linux Training of Trainers: Linux training and certification of trainers and proctors in HoChiMinh City, Vietnam in conjuction with Linux Professional Institute (LPI), Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnamese Management Board on Open Source Software), IT Projects HoChiMinh City and Pronet - Vietnam National University.