Expression of Interest to Manage a Sub-Regional Node of the International Open Source Network - FAQs

QUESTION 1: When is the deadline for submission of the expression of interest?

10 October 2005.

QUESTION 2: How much money will UNDP/APDIP/IOSN provide to the sub-regional node?

UNDP/APDIP/IOSN will provide up to USD75,000 for the project period - January 2006 to June 2007. Apart from financial support UNDP/APDIP/IOSN will also provide technical and incubation support. Additional funds required by the sub-regional node could be raised from other donors.

QUESTION 3: What is the scope of work for the sub-regional node?

The node is expected to replicate IOSN's activities at a sub-regional level. Very broadly these activities involve - community building, publications, trainings, events, micro-grants and research. You can learn more about our activities from www.iosn.net. But this should only serve as a general guideline. The exact scope of work can only be finalized in consultation with the selected organization.

QUESTION 4: What about institutional approvals?

We understand that for some large organizations, institutional approvals cannot be secured within the aforementioned deadline. We would like to request these organizations to submit the expression of interest "in principle". Institutional approval can be secured at a later date.