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1/2 Across the Pacific, the APNIC Foundation is strengthening its focus on the people and institutions behind digital development, alongside continued work on Internet infrastructure and connectivity. #Pacific #DigitalDevelopment
November 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
1/2 A building's ability to withstand the test of time depends on the strength of its foundations. The same holds true for digital public infrastructure (DPI). But are we investing enough in the Internet infrastructure beneath it?

#DPI #DigitalDevelopment
November 5, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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2/3 The program, delivered with UNESCAP and Jeju University and supported by KOICA, also featured two ISIF Asia-supported projects showing how emerging technologies are being applied in resource-constrained settings. #ISIFAsia #DigitalDevelopment
November 3, 2026 at 4:07 AM
cddmanchester.bsky.social
Is digital technology giving us an incomplete picture of #mountain regions?

My latest Mountain Digital Futures post looks at what gets overlooked in digitally-enabled mountain research, and how researchers can address this:
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#MountainResearch #DigitalDevelopment
Digital Research on Mountain Regions: Critique and Future Principles
How is the growing use of digital data and technologies changing research on mountain regions? And could it be leading us to overlook some of the things that make mountains distinctive? These are ques...
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November 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/2 From a more secure and resilient internet to greater digital opportunities for communities, there's plenty to talk about!

Catch a glimpse of the action at our booth: www.flickr.com/photos/apnic...

#DigitalDevelopment
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Explore this photo album by APNIC Foundation on Flickr!
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October 22, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Lithuania targets basic digital skills for 85% of residents #digitaldevelopment #digitalskills #lithuania
Lithuania targets basic digital skills for 85% of residents
The Lithuanian government has approved a digital development strategy for 2026 to 2040, setting a goal for 85% of residents to have at least basic digital skills, LRT reported. The strategy aims to strengthen digital capabilities in business, the public sector and digital infrastructure. It also …
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October 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/3 The discussion moved beyond infrastructure delivery: operating costs after funding ends, restoration options for disruptions, career pathways, micro-credentials, and national priorities shaping investment and policy. #DigitalDevelopment #InternetInfrastructure
October 8, 2026 at 6:41 AM
tlamanauskas.bsky.social
Pleasure to welcome Amb Rovshan Sadigbayli 🇦🇿 to @itu.int today.
Looking forward to continued collaboration on harnessing #digital technologies for #ClimateAction #GreenDigitalAction, #AIforGood and #space, & to AZ’s continued leadership in #DigitalDevelopment
October 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
tlamanauskas.bsky.social
Great to welcome Amb Karel Beran of #Czech Republic @itu.int today for a discussion on #AI, #DigitalDevelopment & forthcoming #PP26 in Doha🇶🇦.
🙏 to 🇨🇿 for continued engagement with & support to ITU.
September 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/3 Three focused conversations will examine what the region needs most: investment aligned with national priorities, Internet infrastructure that can withstand disruption, and technical capability that can stay and grow in the Pacific.

#DigitalDevelopment #Resilience
September 28, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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2/2 The analysis points to a wider issue: how accurately can we locate the infrastructure behind digital services?

Read the blog for the findings and implications for operators and policymakers: apnic.foundation/australias-i...

#InternetInfrastructure #DigitalDevelopment
Australia's IPv4 address space – what's the real number? - APNIC Foundation
At the Australian Network Operators Group (AusNOG), the APNIC Foundation recently presented an analysis of where Australia’s registered IPv4 address space appears to be operating. The question sounds simple. The answer is more complex. Query the underlying NRO delegated-stats file directly and you get 45,886,208 addresses (179,243 /24s) across 9,867 delegations held by 2,764 entities. […]
apnic.foundation
September 24, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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2/2 Their journeys show how APIE can provide a foundation for deeper participation in the Internet community, across technical practice, research and Internet governance. Read their story: apie.soi.asia/2026/09/16/t...

#InternetCommunity #DigitalDevelopment
Taking the Next Step: APIE Alumni Join the APNIC Fellowship – SOI Asia APIE Program
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September 23, 2026 at 6:52 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/3 6G promises faster, smarter and more connected digital systems. But whether those gains reach everyone will depend on more than technology alone, including affordability, accessibility, skills and policy.
#6G #DigitalDevelopment
September 22, 2026 at 8:08 AM
asianewstoday.bsky.social
Singapore Online Safety Commission Receives Over 500 Reports In First Two Months #OnlineSafety #DigitalDevelopment #CyberSecurity #Doxxing #OnlineHarassment
Singapore Online Safety Commission Receives Over 500 Reports In First Two Months
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Bernama) — Singapore’s Online Safety Commission (OSC) received more than 500 reports of online harm in its first two months of operation, resolving over 90 per cent of eligible cases. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said the figures covered reports received between June 29 and Aug 31 this year. “The bulk of them are doxxing and online harassment, with a far smaller proportion involving intimate image abuse and online stalking,” she said on the “Let’s Table It” podcast aired on the gov.sg YouTube channel on Tuesday. According to OSC data, doxxing accounted for the […]
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September 22, 2026 at 2:55 PM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/3 Convened as a complementary event within PITA Industry Week, the dialogue will explore sustainable investment, resilient Internet infrastructure and the technical capability needed for long-term self-reliance. #DigitalDevelopment #DigitalResilience
September 16, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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3/3 That impact is extending beyond the project: certified trainers have run workshops independently, while new funding is helping scale Generative AI training across the region. Read more: apnic.foundation/our-impact/a...
#DigitalDevelopment #GenerativeAI
AP-GAINED: Asia Pacific - Generative AI Integration for NREN Enhancement and Development - APNIC Foundation
Learn how the AP-GAINED initiative improves network resilience and technical capacity. Explore our impact on regional Internet infrastructure.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM
cddmanchester.bsky.social
Four failures, five objectives and the policy instruments to match: a short video on how governments can build genuinely #inclusiveinnovation systems. Free paper linked

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#InnovationPolicy #DigitalDevelopment
Policies for Inclusive Innovation: What Governments Actually Need to Do
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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September 10, 2026 at 10:04 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
1/2 As technology becomes embedded across development challenges, stronger outcomes depend on connecting sector expertise with the technical knowledge needed to build and sustain the Internet infrastructure those solutions rely on. #DigitalDevelopment #InternetInfrastructure
September 9, 2026 at 6:54 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/4 The discussion explored how locally developed Internet-based solutions can support more inclusive digital transformation across the Asia Pacific. Three ISIF Asia-supported projects showed what that looks like. #DigitalDevelopment #Innovation
September 8, 2026 at 7:04 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
3/3 The initiative builds on Janata Wifi’s earlier work to make broadband more affordable in low-income communities. To further digital literacy through initiatives like these, partner with us: apnic.foundation/partnerships/
#DigitalDevelopment #InternetAccess
Partnerships - APNIC Foundation
Learn how APNIC Foundation collaborates with global and regional partners to increase investment in technical training and Internet development projects.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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2/2 Three ISIF Asia-supported projects will show how locally developed Internet-based technologies can address local challenges—and inform regional conversations on sustainable development. Register: apnic.foundation/news-resourc...
#DigitalTransformation #DigitalDevelopment
CICTSTI-5 side event - APNIC Foundation
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August 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
1/2 What will it take to close the human capability gap in the Asia Pacific’s digital development?

At APT PP26-5 in Brisbane, our CEO, Rajnesh Singh, reflected on an issue that deserves more attention alongside investment in infrastructure.

#DigitalDevelopment #InternetDevelopment
August 27, 2026 at 6:37 AM
apnicfoundation.bsky.social
2/2 The story shows what becomes possible when institutions have the resources to solve digital development challenges in ways that fit their own context.
Read the full impact story: apnic.foundation/from-testbed...
#DigitalDevelopment #InternetDevelopment
From testbed to campus: How a technical university in India built its own path to IPv6 - APNIC Foundation
NITK's transition to IPv6 is less about the protocol than about a community solving a problem on its own terms, and growing more capable in the process.
apnic.foundation
August 26, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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2/2 They will join conversations on philanthropy, partnerships and advancing social impact across Asia. If you are attending, come and say hello to the APNIC Foundation team. Learn more about the conference: avpn.asia/conference/

#Partnerships #DigitalDevelopment
AVPN Global Conference 2026 | A Blueprint for Action in Asia
Join the AVPN Global Conference 2026: A Blueprint for Action in Asia, convening Asia’s leading leaders and funders in New Delhi, India, from 25–27 August.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:04 AM
cddmanchester.bsky.social
New paper: “Evaluating the Development Impact of Digital Platform Work through the Capability Approach”

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#GigEconomy #PlatformWork #DigitalLabour #DigitalDevelopment #CapabilityApproach #ICT4D
August 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM