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List of APDIP content development and knowledge management news and events

APDIP e-Note 5 on a Model Community of Practice: Out Now: APDIP e-Note 5 - Building Online Communities of Practice: The International Open Source Network Model

APDIP Launches New Series: APDIP e-Notes: UNDP-APDIP is pleased to announce the launch of a new series entitled “APDIP e-Note”. The first two APDIP e-Notes are now available online at www.apdip.net/apdipenote/

Free/Open Source Software Asia-Pacific, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 1-4 September 2005: The Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific Consultation (FOSSAP II) will 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. There is a growing need for raising awareness on the benefits of FOSS, assistance with formulation of national policies, and case studies of FOSS implementation. The consultation will primarily target policy makers who can influence national ICT policies.

"Asia-Pacific HIV/AIDS Reports" Production Planning and Training Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand, 8-10 August 2005: Participating broadcasters from the Asia-Pacific region will be creating a series of “HIV/AIDS Reports” for television programming. This workshop provided an opportunity for broadcasters to come together to learn from previous HIV/AIDS-related productions and share ideas in preparation for the development of HIV/AIDS Reports in broadcasters' respective countries.

Twelve Asia-Pacific Television Producers Join Hands to Raise AIDS Awareness: Asia-Pacific television producers join hands to co-produce “HIV/AIDS Reports” highlighting grass-roots response to the global health epidemic.

New 2005/2006 Edition of the Digital Review of Asia Pacific Launched: The new and updated edition of the Digital Review of Asia Pacific contains authoritative reports on how 29 economies/countries are using ICT in business, government and civil society written by senior authors who live and work in the region. Included are three subregional chapters on the Pacific Island States, ASEAN and APEC.

Free/Open Source Software Guide to Localization Published: APDIP's International Open Source Network has produced a guide on Free/Open Source Software Localization.

APDIP Latest News Delivered to your Desktop: APDIP can now bring direct to your desktop, browser or personalized webpage, our latest news, projects and resources on information and communication technologies for development in Asia and the Pacific region. Try out APDIP’s RSS feed.

Free/Open Source Software Localization Primer Published: APDIP's International Open Source Network initiative has produced a primer on Free/Open Source Software Localization.

ICT R&D Grants Programme for Asia-Pacific: March 2005 Competition Round: The ICT R&D Grants Programme is pleased to announce the March 2005 Competition round for ICT R&D grant applicants from the Asia Pacific region.