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>APC Launches Guide to Running a National ICT Policy Consultation for the
>World Summit on the Information Society
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>The upcoming World Summit on the Information Society is a great learning
>opportunity for civil society organisations that are new to the ICT
>policy process to begin to articulate positions and gain valuable
>experience in lobbying that can be taken back to their home countries.=A0
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>"But How Do We Start Working At National Level?"
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>The APC guide "FAQ about Conducting a National WSIS Process" outlines
>the steps to take and key components in organising a national
>consultation around ICT policy. The "question & answer" format homes in
>on some of the key questions we have heard people ask about how to
>organise. The primary target audience is people that are active in using
>or promoting the use of ICTs in their work, but who have not necessarily
>been involved in national level policy processes previously.=A0
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>"We find this is true of many ICT oriented organisations who tend to be
>hands on, providing training, support, and content," said APC Executive
>Director, Anriette Esterhuysen. "Working at the policy level can be
>quite intimidating. Our goal is to provide encouragement and support so
>that ICT CSOs can build the confidence to raise their voices in policy
>discussions." Find out more about the "FAQ about Conducting a National
>WSIS Process".
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>APC FAQ ON CONDUCTING A NATIONAL WSIS CONSULTATION
>Download the FAQ: http://rights.apc.org/nationalfaq_wsis_v1.pdf
>Read more about it: http://www.apc.org/english/news/index.shtml?x=3D12828
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