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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> shyama wic <shywic@gmail.com>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 5, 2024 1:33 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> discuss@apsig.asia; announce@apsig.asia<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Announce] Invitation to Join Asia Pacific School of Internet Governance( APSIG) 2024 Program Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Dear All,</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance (APSIG) 2024 will be held during 18-20 August,2024 in Taipei ,Taiwan. APSIG brings in Internet Leaders from the Asia Pacific region for a Training of
Trainers program and brings together eminent speakers and experts on topics of relevance to Internet Governance. The program involves a systematic approach to understanding the Internet Governance issues confronting the Asia-Pacific region and its implications
and potential way forward. Following guidelines will be helpful to chalk out the APSIG program:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal">Profile of Program Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Program Committee(PC) is the critical part of the APSIG which will guide and steer the entire program structure, its topics, speakers and overall theme. PC will be guided
by the following:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">APSIG program will have specific themes including its goals, objectives, stakeholders, and current policies related to the issue.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Deep understanding of Internet Governance issues, including technical, legal, economic, and policy aspects.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Should be knowledgeable about the multi-stakeholder approach to Internet Governance and have a good grasp of the key challenges and opportunities in this field.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Topics and themes will cover the issues and policies in the AP region.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Need to look at the social, economic, political, and environmental factors.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Examine and review existing programs and interventions that have been implemented to address similar issues within the APSIG region.
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Assess their effectiveness and learn from past experiences.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Consult with experts, policy makers, and stakeholders within the APSIG program to gain insights, perspectives towards designing a robust program.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Consider individuals who have a proven track record of achievement in the field of Internet Governance, such as published works, leadership roles, or</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">successful initiatives related to Internet Governance.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal">Selection Criteria for the Program Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">1. Program committee (PC) will have 5-7 Members.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">2. Prior experience in organizing APSIG or programs of similar in nature.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">3. Good knowledge of the APSIG community, target audience, and past</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">editions.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">4. Expertise in technical areas that APSIG will be deliberating on, such as</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Data Privacy, AI Governance, Access, diversity, Cyber Security, Data</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Governance, Social Media Governance, etc.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">5. PC Chair and two Members of Executive Committee of APSIG will be</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">selecting the PC Members.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">6. Aim to have a program committee that represents diverse perspectives and expertise in Internet Governance. This can include individuals from different geographic
regions, gender, age groups, and professional backgrounds to ensure a well-rounded approach to developing the program.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">7. Look for individuals who are committed to education and capacity building in the field of Internet Governance. They should be passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with the
next generation of leaders in this field. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Expectations from PC members:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0D0D0D">
</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">PC member duties include designing the theme and sessions of the annual APSIG meeting, locating speakers, designing the sessions, organizing the program, eliciting feedback after the event,
and reviewing the effectiveness of the program to provide recommendations for the following years.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0D0D0D">
</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">The PC shall report to the APSIG EC and community from time to time.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0D0D0D">
</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">The term for PC membership is until the APSIG 2024 event in August 2024.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">4. Submission of the interested Member will include the following:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Their expertise and experience that qualifies them to be a member for</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Please forward your expression of interest to
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:secreatay.apsig@gmail.com">secreatay.apsig@gmail.com</a> on or before 16<sup>th</sup> April 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Thank you</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Sagarika Wickramasekera</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Secretary APSIG</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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