ISOC Vietnam A brief Introduction

“The Internet is for Everyone” was founded in 1992 by the same people who invented the Internet is a non-profit, non-governmental, international, professional membership organisation has at present more than 8000 individual and 150 organisational members in more than 150 nations.

“The Internet is for Everyone” Focuses on –Technology, Standards: IETF, IAB –Training, especially for developing countries –Societal Issues: ISTF –Administration: ICANN

“The Internet is for Everyone” Works through Individuals –The Internet has traditionally been planned by individuals (=> IETF) –Individuals have other motivation e.g. for issues, which are not interesting for business –Individuals have additional experience, relations.… –Individuals are more flexible e.g. than governments –eDemocracy starts with a "bottom-up Internet"

“The Internet is for Everyone” ISOC mission: ”To assure the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world"

“The Internet is for Everyone” ISOC-VN planned mission: ”To assure the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of the people, businesses, organisations, and the State of Vietnam”

“The Internet is for Everyone” Technical Issues in Vietnam: –Vietnamese Scripting Systems –Automatic Translation Training and Support: –Inter-connectivity, ISPs, etc. –Vietnamese Web Design Guidelines Policy: –eCommerce, Firewalls, Digital Divide, Internet Policies, etc….

“The Internet is for Everyone” … depends on active participation of interested people …: Vietnamese and Expats together Individuals & Business & Government Everybody is Invited to Join!

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