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Hi,
The International Open Source Network (IOSN), a UNDP-APDIP project is
looking for qualified organisations to act as a regional node in South
Asia. I'm enclosing the original message(s).
In the meantime, some of us met up yesterday and discussed whether
it's feasible for us (ILUG-Delhi) to do it and what we could look at
doing if it is. The conclusions we came to are that it's feasible and
we should apply for node-hood. Some of the ideas that came up are
(translated from Mary's notes, so necessarily obscure):
Can we sustain any initiative we start beyond the 1.5 years that the
funding would be available for? Do we need to only look at projects
that can show results in 1.5 years or should we look at longer-term
projects too?
Question of infrastructure based practice or loosely structured. Do
we need to get infrastructure in place or can we manage with minimal
stuff? My feeling is that we can manage without much infrastructure.
Possible initiatives
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* Multilingual courseware - with active participation with the clients
* Font design - via competitions with independent jury
* Supporting Linux initiatives in local colleges/schools via workshops
* Training in floss technologies ((non)commercial)
* Events
* Research
* OCR, MT, speech <-> text
* GIS and local applications
* UI and domain specific apps
* self hosted documentation cds etc
* libraries, multimedia practice
* Connecting community projects with possible candidates
* Help NGOS advocate linux
* ADVOCACY
* distributing cds
* writing articles --> posters, newsletters etc
* FOSS support in the region
One thing came up very clearly -- no one would be paid except for
project-related expenses (e.g. paying a member for conducting
training, etc.) so that we can make best use of the money. All other
work would have to be voluntary (possibly accompanied by screams of
pain :)
Gora Mohanty is fleshing out a template proposal and Kishore is
working out a top-level expenses breakdown to be attached.
Thoughts, ideas, offers of support welcome. The next meeting will be
announced Real Soon Now.
Regards,
- -- Raju
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Raj Mathur [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://kandalaya.org/
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Original Message
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From: Sunil Abraham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [india-gii] UNDP/APDIP/IOSN Sub-regional Nodes - Extension of
deadline
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:00:25 +0530
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Extension of deadline for receiving expressions of interest to manage a
sub-regional node of the International Open Source Network.
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This is with regard to our earlier announcement, appended below and also
available from here:- www.iosn.net/about/news/regional-nodes-request
We have received some requests [at FOSSAP II and by email] for extension of
deadline. In response to these requests, the deadline for receiving expressions
of interest has been revised from 20 September 2005 to 10 October 2005. We hope
this will give everyone sufficient time.
We would also like to use this opportunity to answer some of the questions that
accompanied the requests.
QUESTION 1: How much money will UNDP/APDIP/IOSN provide to the sub-regional
node?
UNDP/APDIP/IOSN will provide up-to USD 75,000 for the project period - January
2006 to June 2007. Apart from financial support UNDP/APDIP/IOSN will also
provide technical and incubation support. Additional funds required by the
sub-regional node could be raised from other donors.
QUESTION 2: What is the scope of work for the sub-regional node.
The node is expected to replicate IOSN's activities at a sub-regional level.
Very broadly these activities involve - community building, publications,
trainings, events, micro-grants and research. You can learn more about our
activities from www.iosn.net. But this should only serve as a general
guideline. The exact scope of work can only be finalised in consultation with
the selected organisation.
QUESTION 3: What about institutional approvals?
We understand that for some large organisations, institutional approvals cannot
be secured within the aforementioned deadline. We would like to request these
organisations to submit the expression of interest "in principle".
Institutional approval can be secured at a later date.
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ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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Request for expression of interest to manage a sub-regional node of the
International Open Source Network
UNDP-APDIP would like to bring to your attention this request for expression of
interest to initiate and manage a sub-regional node of the International Open
Source Network with the guidance of UNDP-APDIP. Please submit your expression
of interest by 20 September 2005 to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We are looking for three partners to manage three sub-regional nodes in the
Asia-Pacific region. These nodes can possibly be called Ã��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½IOSN
South AsiaÃ��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½, Ã��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½IOSN ASEAN+3Ã��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½, and
Ã��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½IOSN Pacific Island CountriesÃ��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½. The list of
countries that would fall under each sub-regional node and which are,
therefore, eligible to submit an expression of interest is given below.
Ideally, we are looking for a government agency, academic institution or civil
society organization with a proven track record in Free/Open Source Software
(FOSS) development, research, deployment, and advocacy. The candidate
organization must be able to internalize sub-regional needs and priorities in
FOSS and design and implement a programme that is truly needs-based.
Primary Research Focus: The sub-regional nodes will undertake research
activities in three primary focus areas, namely, Open Content, Open Standards
and Open Source. This could be accomplished via the establishment of research
teams or Ã��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½cellsÃ��¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½ within each sub-regional
facility. Besides a small core staff, these teams/cells could include
volunteers and/or consultants who will collaborate across a wide spectrum of
activities such as data collection, research, analysis, authoring and review.
We believe this will encourage other institutions from the public and volunteer
sectors to undertake serious research into various aspects and implications of
FOSS for the developing world. The primary focus of research for each
sub-region could be:
IOSN South Asia -- Open Content
IOSN ASEAN +3 -- OpenStandards
IOSN Pacific Island Countries -- Open Source
Secondary Research Focus: Apart from the primary research focus area mentioned
above, each sub-regional node could also conduct research on specific areas of
FOSS application where either software or human resources are unavailable in
the Asia-Pacific region. Many of these focus areas were identified during the
first Free/Open Source Software Asia Pacific (FOSSAP) consultation held in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2004.
IOSN has already produced some research outputs in connection with a few areas
such as Localization. But additional concerted and specialized research is
required in, for example, e-Learning; health; finance; e-governance; geographic
information system (GIS); and multimedia. Perhaps the proposed sub-regional
centres could focus as follows:
IOSN South Asia -- e-Learning
IOSN ASEAN+3 -- Health, Finance and e-Governance
IOSN Pacific Island Countries -- GIS, Earth Science, and
Multimedia Imaging and Publishing
IOSN Portal: The IOSN portal <http://www.iosn.net> serves as a comprehensive,
online resource centre providing information on FOSS, FOSS news, wikis, blogs,
and online discussion forums, and acts as a means for the FOSS community to
collaborate and interact. It is co-managed by IOSN and FOSS advocates
throughout the region and all three sub-regional nodes will partake in its
management in the areas of their expertise and specialization.
Each selected sub-regional node will be designated as a UNDP-APDIP Centre of
Excellence on FOSS.
UNDP-APDIP will provide seed financing, incubation services for 12-18 months,
initial hosting services for the IOSN portal, as well as official affiliation
with UNDP-APDIP. Each sub-regional node will also receive overall guidance,
support and management assistance by IOSN and UNDP-APDIP in delivering its
activities.
Information concerning IOSN, is provided here and can also be found at
http://www.iosn.net.
Expressions of interest are treated confidentially and should be sent no later
than September 20, 2005 by email to the manager of IOSN, Mr. Sunil Abraham, at
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and include the following information in no more than 16
pages:
A brief profile of your organization, including vision, objectives, programmes,
projects, activities and a brief summary of achievements. Also include key data
regarding infrastructure and human resources and annex the legal act/statutes
establishing your organization. Finally, include key financial information such
as sources of funding and financial sustainability. (Maximum 3 pages)
A description of your institutional expertise/experience with regard to FOSS,
along with brief (8-10 lines) description of each major FOSS-related
project/programme undertaken so far. (Maximum 4 pages)
1. A description of your linkages and connections with government
agencies, civil society organizations, academic organizations, GNU/Linux User
Groups, Free Software Foundations and other FOSS researchers and practitioners.
(Maximum 2 pages)
2. The ideas and expectations you would bring to the implementation and
future development of the information service, the resources your organization
would be able to contribute in the medium- and long-term, and a suggested
time-frame for transitioning the service, including management of the IOSN
portal for the sub-region, and in making it sustainable. (Maximum 6 pages)
3. A brief profile of the individual that would lead this effort in your
organization and any other possible members of the team. (Maximum 1 page)
4.
NOTE: Expressions of interest will be entertained only from institutions and
not individuals. We will acknowledge receipt of all expressions of interest by
email but contact only those organizations we take further interest in.
List of Countries for South Asia
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Iran
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
List of Countries for ASEAN +3
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Japan
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Mongolia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor Leste
Viet Nam
List of Countries for the Pacific
Australia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Federated States of Micronesia
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Nauru
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Republic of Marshall Islands
Solomon Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
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Sunil Abraham Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.iosn.net
International Open Source Network - Software Freedom for All
Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme www.apdip.net
Thailand:UNDP Regional Centre, United Nations Service Building
3rd Floor, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel: (66-2) 288-1234 Fax: (66-2) 288-3032
India :3rd Floor, 314/1, 7th Cross, Domlur Bangalore - 560 071
Karnataka, India. Mob: (91) 9342201521
Tel: (91-80) 51150580 Fax: (91-80) 51150583.
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