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Welcome to the Asia Source II Wiki
We are back online!
Calling all Asia Source II participants: Let's revive the wiki! Pls upload updates and information about what has happened since Sukabumi.
-- Alvin and Francis from IOSN ASEAN+3
January 22-30, 2007
YAWITRA ASRI, Sukabumi, Indonesia
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Background
Asia Source II is a followup to Asia Source I organised in January 2005 (Bangalore, India). Asia Source I was an eight day technology camp for 60 participants from the voluntary sector and 60 information technologists from 20 countries from South Asia and South East Asia in partnership organised by Tactical Technology Collective, Mahiti and the International Open Source Network. This event was supported by Hivos, Open Society Institute and APDIP-UNDP. This page covers the Aims of Asia Source II; FOSS in South Asia and South East Asia; and FOSS and the NGO sector. There are also links to useful resources from Asia Source I.
more about the background read here -> Background
Agenda
The Agenda Overview summarize agenda basics and maps out the calendar for Asia Source II.
There are four main learning tracks:
- Open Publishing and Broadcasting
- Alternative Hardware and Access
- FOSS Implementation and Migration
- Information Management
- Afternoon Sessions
This page will expanded and elaborated after the application process is completed to match actual expectations of the selected participants.
For historical reference, you can also visit the Asia Source I wiki
Venue
Asia Source II is a community building event - in the spirit of free and open source software - participants will be expected to share resources, contribute to activities and the running of the event. The event will be held at Yawitra Resort at Sukabumi.
According to the Wikipedia "Sukabumi is a city and regency in the highlands of West Java, Indonesia, about 80 km (50 miles) south of Jakarta. Located at an altitude of about 600 meters (2000 feet), the city is a minor hill station resort, with a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands". "Suka Bumi" in Bahasa Indonesia means "Like Earth".
read more about the venue -> Venue
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asia Source II?
Asia Source II is a eight day gathering to be held in January 2007 that will bring together nearly 100 NGO and SME information and technology support professionals working at the local level across South Asia and South East Asia. Asia Source II will provide participants with a range of practical and hands-on sessions aimed at increasing the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) amonst the NGO and SME in the region. The intention is to move beyond conceptual discussions of the benefits of FOSS into practical skillsharing between those working with NGOs.
- What are the topics?
During the eight days, participants will be challenged to both share their skills and learn from others. Sessions will take the form of structured and formalised sessions.
read more -> FAQ
Participants
Asia Source II seeks to build the skills and networks of those in the region who are working within NGO and SME sector. The event will bring together a balance of people, from the more technical to the more content oriented. These range from software developers and system administrators, to trainers, consultants and FOSS advocates, as well as technology/NGO project managers, and tech-savvy activists/NGO workers. Applicants should be proficient in desktop use of technology, have been involved in technology projects before, and be aware of FOSS. Asia Source II is particularly aimed at those NGOs who are working on social justice and civic rights issues, i.e. human rights, ethnic minorities, women/children, disabled, anti-corruption, public health and environment.
read more about the participants -> Participants
Advisory Group
Asia Source II Advisory Group consists of Onno Purbo, Partha Pratim Sarkar, Balthas Seibold, Christiane Weber, Alvin Marcelo and Pia Waugh.
The Advisory Group members perform two important functions. They select the participants from the pool of applications. They also help the organisers design the curriculum and content for Asia Source II.
read more about the advisory group members -> Advisory Group
Organisers and Supporters
The organisers are International Open Source Network, InWEnt - Capacity Building International Germany, Tactical Technology Collective, Aspiration and ICTWatch.
The supporters are The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Hivos and UNDP-APDIP. Click here to learn more about our Organisers and Supporters
Contact info
This wiki
Alvin Marcelo
Francis Sarmiento
asean3(at)iosn(dot)net
ICTWatch Team Contact Information
Bona Simanjuntak (Coordinator)
Mobile : 62-856-100-3159, 62-818-418-478, 62-938-77-661
Office : 62-21-8613027
YM : bonasimanjuntak(at)yahoo(dot)com
For Venue
Nana Rudiana
Mobile : 62-81398882027
YM : jur_agan(at)yahoo.com
For All Accomodation
Ari Pranowo
Mobile : 62-818-08206290
YM : arieeeeee(at)yahoo.com
Photo Gallery
[HTTP://asiasource2.iosnasean.net At Yawitra, Sukabumi]
Post-Sukabumi pictures
