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Subject: Information Technology in South Asia
Author:  skline@igc.org at Internet
Date:    5/21/98 5:27 PM


Apologies for any cross-posting


               NEW LIST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SOUTH ASIA

S-ASIA-IT, a listserv for IT developments in South Asia--India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka--is now active. This list 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, recognizing 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 organizations (NGOs), educators, activists
and all others interested in IT and South Asia. This list is hosted by
Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC). 

Irfan Ahmad Khan & Sean Kline

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