Communications

On February 16, 2021, the Cambodian government issued the Sub-Decree No.23 on the Establishment of National Internet Gateway.  The law will result in the implementation of the National Internet Gateway (NIG), through which the government will gain control of data traffic in the country through ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces lockdowns, most countries and municipalities are pursuing digital government strategies, many with innovative initiatives – but vast numbers of people still do not have access to online services, according to the 2020 edition of the United Nations E‑Government Survey, released ...

This is a call for projects that directly target socioeconomic empowerment of marginalised groups. The proposed project could be related to SPIDER programme areas, with the primary focus on economic empowerment using ICT. Eligibility of Applicants SPIDER will grant funds to local civil society organisations that have ...

Application closes Friday, September 6, 2019 at 9 PM EST! At the IFF, we believe that the internet is a community of communities. As these communities grow, so does their demand for community development capacity and resources. Connecting and empowering diverse and inclusive communities is a fundamental ...

The Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF) is a platform for advancing a free, open, and secure Internet as a driver of development. #SIF2019 is organised by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). #SIF2019 offers an arena for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and collaboration. The theme for ...

At the IFF, we believe that the Internet is a community of communities. As the global community of Internet Freedom defenders grow, so does their demand for community development initiatives. Connecting, and empowering diverse and inclusive communities is a fundamental aspect for the defense and ...

The 8th USENIX Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet brings together researchers and practitioners from technology, law, and policy who are working on means to study, detect or circumvent practices that inhibit free and open communications on the Internet. Political and social change ...

The Open Technology Fund is calling applications for the Internet Freedom Fund.  The Internet Freedom Fund is OTF’s primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe ...

Applications for fellowships at the Mekong ICT Camp 2017, to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on September 4-9, have been extended until July 15.The Mekong ICT camp is ‘A Hands-on Workshop on Social Innovation through Information, Communication, and Technology Capacity Development for Independent Media, ...

Applications are open for the 5th Mekong ICT camp 2017, to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia. See the release below for details, and apply before May 25, 2017.—Mekong ICT Camp 2017:innovation, citizenship, and open technology for social change in Mekong subregion:A Hands-on Workshop on ...