International Open Source Network (IOSN)
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Specific Objectives
- Creation of a platform for networking and discussion amongst Open Source/ Free Software Advocates; Venue for awareness raising, information exchange and discussion on Open Source issues.
- Planning of Workshops; Establish training programs to strengthen human resources and expertise in the region.
- Creation of online discussion groups, mailing lists and updating of web site to serve the Open Source community; resources for policy-makers and programmers on Open Source and for localization.
- Creation of a repository and collaboration tools for open source applications in Asia-Pacific, including a database of open source experts.
- Build on existing capacities in Asia-Pacific.
- Creation of incentives and grants for open source programmers; testing and Q/A of software.
- R&D on open source technologies, particularly for localization; toolkits for localization.
- Promote, facilitate, and support regional software developers to build on OS platforms.
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