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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

2/2 Digital development begins when local innovators get the tools to turn ideas into impact. From drones helping beekeepers to new ways of connecting communities, ISIF Asia empowers people to build better digital futures.

#DigitalDevelopment #TechForGood #ActionNotWords

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

1/2 Bees, drones, and better Internet. An unlikely mix transforming beekeeping in rural South Korea. 🐝

Sejong University, an ISIF Asia grantee, built a LoRa-based IoT + drone system so beekeepers can monitor hives remotely and save time.

Learn more: zurl.co/96OF3

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

3/3 This Diwali, we renew our commitment to change that. At the APNIC Foundation, we work to keep the light of digital inclusion burning, in the places it is needed most. May this festival inspire a more connected, inclusive digital future.
#Diwali #DigitalInclusion #AsiaPacific

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

2/3 But for millions, this light is yet to reach. Families remain disconnected. Students walk miles for the Internet. Women lack access to digital services. Small businesses stay invisible, unable to grow beyond their towns.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

1/3 A mother video calls her children lighting earthen lamps far away. A weaver ships her craft overseas. Families admire rangolis together over screens. This is what digital connectivity makes possible. It brings people closer and lights up homes with more than just lamps.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

5/5 See the full list of 2025 ISIFAsia grantees here 👇
🔗 zurl.co/av1oo

As of Oct 2025, ISIF Asia has supported 230+ projects across 32 economies, channeling over USD 11.7M to community-driven digital transformation.

#ActionNotWords #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

4/5 Each project reflects a shared belief: communities know their challenges best. We simply help amplify their capacity to build digital futures that are secure, inclusive, and sustainable.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

3/5 Four new infrastructure projects will boost regional resilience: mobile communications for disaster response in India, energy-efficient non-terrestrial networks in Viet Nam, and #IPv6 deployment at a Mongolian university.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

2/5 From #digitalliteracy for the elderly in Malaysia to safer online spaces for visually impaired women and girls in the Philippines and community #WiFi warning systems in Bangladesh - inclusion is at the heart of this year’s cohort.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

1/5 We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #ISIFAsia grantees! 🎉
This year, 29 projects across Asia Pacific will receive over USD 1.5 million to advance digital inclusion, strengthen infrastructure, and spark innovation for community-led Internet development.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

Digital transformation must reflect real-world complexities. Neeti will share how programs like Switch help turn inclusion from principle to practice. Be part of the conversation at #APrIGF2025. #ActionNotWords 📍 Virtual 🌐 ap.rigf.asia

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

Panellists include:
🔹 Amrita Choudhury, Director, CCAOI
🔹 Malahat Obaid, Director, Pakistan Telecom Authority
🔹 Onica Makwakwa, Executive Director, GDIP
🔹 Ruzan Sarwar, Public Policy Manager, Meta

Moderator: Waqas Hassan, Asia Lead, GDIP

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

Neeti will share insights from Switch!, our project that empowers women and gender-diverse professionals in tech to design their own career paths and gain visibility across the region’s technical communities. #Switch #GenderInTech

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

At APrIGF 2025, APNIC Foundation’s Neeti Biyani will speak on the panel: “Prioritising Digital Gender Inclusion in Asia: From Token Mentions to Transformative Action.”
🗓 13 Oct | 🕐 11:30am–12:15pm Nepal time (05:45–06:30 UTC)

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

Digital inclusion for women is rarely just about access. It involves many layers of complexity, such as affordability, digital skills, online safety, and deeply rooted social norms. #APrIGF2025 🌐 ap.rigf.asia

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

4/4 Join the conversation on how public funding can better respond to today’s digital realities.
📍 Rethinking USFs in South Asia: Challenges, Impact, and the Road Ahead
🗓 12 Oct | 🕐 13:00–13:30 NPT (07:15–07:45 UTC)
🌐 ap.rigf.asia/
#APrIGF2025 #APNICFoundation #ActionNotWords

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

3/4 At APNIC Foundation, we’re not just adapting to change.
We’re uncovering overlooked gaps and asking what needs to shift to serve the Internet and digital needs of tomorrow.
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalLeap #ConnectivityMatters

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

2/4 At #APrIGF2025, telecom policy expert Mahesh Uppal will present a fresh perspective on the role, relevance, and unrealised potential of USFs.
The session will be moderated by Omar Ansari, South Asia Project Lead for Digital Leap at APNIC Foundation.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

1/4 Universal Service Funds have helped expand connectivity across South Asia.

But as digital needs evolve with new technologies, shifting user behaviour, and widening divides, how can these funds keep pace? Can they move from building networks to enabling digital futures?

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

4/4 Through these sessions, we aim to highlight collaboration, local leadership, and policy that puts communities first.
Join us at APrIGF 2025, 11–14 October.
Stay tuned for more details on our interventions.
#APNICFoundation #APrIGF2025 #ConnectivityMatters #DigitalInclusion

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

3/4 We will explore four key themes:
• Shaping Internet Governance
• Inclusive Digital Futures
• Innovation and Sustainability
• Building Capabilities
Across these, we bring expertise, experience, policy insight, and a long-standing role in convening diverse voices.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

2/4 Our team, partners, and grantees will be at panels, workshops, roundtables, showcases, and a pitch. Each session brings practical insights drawn from our work across the Asia Pacific.

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

1/4 The Internet connects people, ideas, and opportunities.
At the #APrIGF2025, the APNIC Foundation will showcase what responsible, inclusive, and community-driven Internet governance looks like in action.
🌐 ap.rigf.asia/

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APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · 29d

Victory over obstacles takes many forms. In the digital age, it shows as exclusion and lost chances. Good triumphs when access, skills, and innovation drive progress for all. This Dussehra, may these values lead us to a future where everyone thrives.
#Dussehra #TechForGood

APNIC Foundation @apnicfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 25

At AVPN 2025, our CEO, Raj Singh, spoke at the session “Technology and Digital Inclusion for Social Impact” on why inclusion must go beyond access and be rooted in context, design, and enabling systems.

🔗 Read the blog: zurl.co/k16aB

#AVPN2025 #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood

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