The Foundation manages a variety of funding mechanisms available to organizations and initiatives that support Internet development in the Asia Pacific. These are: ISIF Asia is the Foundation’s grant and awards fund. Applications for funding can be made by organizations legally registered in the Asia Pacific region, based on funding available from our funding partners. … Read more
Selection committee members are a coalition of individuals across the APNIC and Foundation board, APNIC staff, donors and sponsors, former ISIF Asia recipients and experts from the community. The Selection committee is responsible for reviewing eligible applications and making assessments for impact in Internet development and the contribution to the broader community. They are allocated … Read more
The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) is the Foundation’s main grants and awards fund. Each year, it provides funding across the Foundation’s three key program areas of Infrastructure, Inclusion and Knowledge. Successful applicants are chosen after an open call for proposals by members of a selection committee using selection criteria developed to support the … Read more
The APNIC Foundation has built up a trusted network of partners who work closely with the Foundation to both fund and implement Internet development projects throughout the Asia Pacific. As a fundraising organization, the APNIC Foundation seeks to establish strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders who can help the Foundation achieve its mission. The … Read more
The APNIC Foundation shares a common vision with the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) of “a global, open, stable, and secure Internet that serves the entire Asia Pacific community”. APNIC’s success in partnering and seeking financial support for its activities is founded on five important assets: APNIC As the Regional Internet Registry for the … Read more
The Foundation’s vision is a global, open, stable and secure Internet that is affordable and accessible to the entire Asia Pacific community. To support this vision, the Foundation’s mission is to increase investment in Internet development in the Asia Pacific region, through engaging with partnerships to impact education and training, human capacity building, community development, … Read more
The Foundation’s Strategic Plan outlines the priorities of the APNIC Foundation between 2021 and 2024 and is designed to fulfill the Foundation’s vision and mission while remaining aligned with its identity and values. VISION A global, open, stable and secure Internet that is affordable and accessible to the entire Asia Pacific community. MISSION To increase … Read more
The Foundation’s first annual report covered the period between 28 September 2016 — the date the Foundation was incorporated — until 31 December 2017. Since then, a lot has happened at the Foundation. Explore our Annual Reports for additional information.
Foundation activities support the technical and skills development of Internet operators throughout the Asia Pacific, as well as fostering partnerships to impact community development, research, and related projects and activities. The following videos and documents explore activities by the APNIC Foundation and its partners. Educational videos for non-technical audiences Routing: How does the Internet work? … Read more
