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got a new opportunity for folks in network operations. See below for more information. </span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>The APNIC Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (</b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);"><b><a href="https://apnic.foundation/building-capabilities-in-the-asia-pacific/" title="https://apnic.foundation/building-capabilities-in-the-asia-pacific/" data-outlook-id="b0ca8fcc-b3c4-4db0-a70b-8ddca6cc70e0" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);">BCAP</a></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>)
project. </b></span></div>
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BCAP is a regionally focused capability-building initiative designed to strengthen the technical and human competencies needed to build, operate, and sustain Internet and digital infrastructure across the Asia Pacific. We are inviting Internet professionals
and practitioners who are working and are interested in areas such as network operations, cybersecurity, IT and tech support, Internet governance, policy, and research to apply. </div>
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BCAP builds on previous Foundation projects, of Switch! And Digital Leap South Asia, evolving into a unified, region-wide capability-building project. </div>
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<b>What the program offers</b></div>
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Selected participants will benefit from: </div>
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<div role="presentation">Structured training pathways in network ops, cybersecurity and IT/tech support across beginner, Intermediate, and advanced tracks </div>
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<div role="presentation">Competency-based digital badges that recognise practical, job-relevant skills </div>
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<div role="presentation">Opportunities to connect with peers and become part of the growing APNIC Foundation alumni community </div>
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The 2026 cohort will include 300 participants from across the Asia Pacific. The project actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, youth, rural communities, and least developed countries (LDCs). </div>
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<b>Who can apply </b></div>
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Applicants must: </div>
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<div role="presentation">Be at least 18 years of age by the program start date (March 2026) </div>
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<div dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Have background or interest in Internet and digital infrastructure, operations, security, governance, or research </span></div>
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<div role="presentation">Be a resident of one of the 30 eligible Asia Pacific economies: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), Mongolia,
Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam. </div>
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<b>How to apply </b></div>
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Applications are open until 26 February 2026, 11:59 PM UTC. </div>
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Apply here: </div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/APNICFoundationLimited/bcap2026" class="ms-outlook-linkify" data-outlook-id="2c699421-01a9-4063-a8a3-7db7e9c97a14" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);">https://www.cognitoforms.com/APNICFoundationLimited/bcap2026</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></div>
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By investing in people and local capability, the Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific project helps strengthen regional self-reliance, resilience, and inclusive digital development. </div>
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We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity widely within your networks. </div>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">APNIC Foundation </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Menlo; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><i>Increasing investment in Internet and digital development in the Asia Pacific</i></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> </span></p>
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