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Asia and Pacific Internet Association (APIA)

Asia and Pacific Internet Association (APIA). APIA Secretariat apia-sec@apia.org. Contents. History of APIA How APIA is Organized Objects of APIA Benefits to the Members Activities of APIA The Future - Asia and Global Contact Information. History of APIA. Established in May1997

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Asia and Pacific Internet Association (APIA)

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  1. Asia and Pacific Internet Association (APIA) APIA Secretariat apia-sec@apia.org Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  2. Contents • History of APIA • How APIA is Organized • Objects of APIA • Benefits to the Members • Activities of APIA • The Future - Asia and Global • Contact Information Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  3. History of APIA • Established in May1997 • Membership based, non-profit organization • Regional trade association • Established by the early pioneers of the ISPs • Role of APIA • Act as a catalyst to the regional Internet industry • Act as a voice of industry players to global Internet community Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  4. How APIA is organized • Membership is open to everyone • 40 Members (organizations and individuals) • Six Board of Directors with various background • Secretariat (SG and Secretary) • secretariat office in Tokyo • Decisions based on consensus among Members at AGM • The Board acts on behalf of the Members between Member meetings Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  5. Objects of APIA • to help develop industry policies, standards, and guidelines for effective/efficient operation • to facilitate/negotiate industry-wide agreement • to promote policies and positions in the best interest of the Members and represent these interests in relevant bodies • to provide/promote educational opportunities • to publish relevant industry data for Members Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  6. Benefits to the Members • Input to industry-wide agreements and policies • Internet governance, ICANN (stronger representation to relevant bodies as we share info/ coordinate with national and regional associations) • Internet exchange points, ARIX • Educational opportunities with discounts • Updated information on the latest issues • newsletter, email, and website • Statistics and results from industry research Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  7. Activities of APIA • Projects • Study of Internet Content Self-Regulation, ARIX • Newsletter #8 • Coordination effort with AP* [ap-star] • APNG, APAN, APNIC, APTld, MINC, etc. • Support or co-organize conferences/forums • APRICOT, CommunicAsia, InfoCom, etc. • Continuous involvement with ICANN Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  8. The Future - Asia and Global • Strategic plan, identified clear goals and specific objectives • AP* Retreat in August in Thailand • APRICOT Conference • ARIX (ASEAN regional exchange point) • Involvement in ICANN process • Global alliance with other regional Internet assoc. • Continue to serve our Members and Internet community in Asia Pacific region Asia & Pacific Internet Association

  9. For more information . . . . Http://www.apia.org email to - info@apia.org Asia & Pacific Internet Association

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