Fiji Women’s Fund is seeking Consultants for the following roles: Proposal Design Consultant to develop a compelling, evidence-based three-year proposal outlining the key activities and approaches for an external audience. Capacity Development Consultant to strengthen our capacity development approaches particularly as the pandemic environment is affecting face-to-face meetings. Download the Terms of Reference here: https://fijiwomensfund.org/opportunities/…
APTLD in partnership with PICISOC will hold the APTLD80 and the Pacific IGF, a joint forum from September 6-9, 2021. Click here to register. The Agenda can also be found here. For more information please contact picisocboard@gmail.com. Source: https://aptld80.com.fj
COVID-19 is not only a pandemic and public health crisis; it has also severely affected the global economy and financial markets. In Vanuatu, COVID-19 severely affected tourism, large and small enterprises, and changed the broader landscape of Vanuatu’s economy. There is significant reduction of physical trade between Vanuatu and other countries, substantial loss of income…
The APNIC Program Committee (PC) is now seeking presentations for theAPNIC 52 online-only conference scheduled for September 2021. The PC arelooking for content that would suit technical sessions. Key dates——— Call for Presentations Opens NOWFirst Round Acceptance 18 June 2021Final Deadline for Submissions 06 August 2021Final Round Acceptance 15 August 2021 Submission———- Topics for conference…
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) is a chapter that represents the interests of users in the Pacific region. PICISOC focuses on regional ICT issues and development in the Pacific region and seeks to provide impartial advice to governments and the public on Internet-related matters that are relevant to Pacific Island people….
Solomon Islands will now have its own e-commerce online platform with the launching of Bulkshop’s e-commerce service. The official launching of the Bulkshop’s e-commerce service is part of the larger Digital Marketplace project, a COVID-19 initiative by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Development programme (UNDP) and funded by the…
Making online spaces safer for young people In October 2020, Plan International Australia, ChildFund Australia and Western Sydney University, funded by the Australian Government, launched Online Safety in the Pacific, a report highlighting the challenges and opportunities children’s technology use presents in the Pacific. Now, almost 10 months on, children and young people in Solomon…
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund in the Pacific is looking to fund qualifying projects in Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga that contribute to enhancing inclusive and gender responsive humanitarian/crisis planning, framework and programming. Submission deadline: 16 August 2021. Visit this site for more information: http://ow.ly/Nd4C30rMWGn Article first featured under the UN Women website.Link:…
We’re looking for inspirational young Pacific Islanders who deserve recognition and support! The Young Pacific Change Makers project aims to shine the light on young people and the contributions they’re making to their communities. We want to celebrate their achievements, share their stories and help raise awareness of the challenges faced by young people in…
The COVID19 pandemic impacts gave the Women in IT Solomon Islands (WITSI) and the IT Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI), the opportunity of taking its Girls in ICT Day event to collaborate with various schools in Honiara and the Provinces. This year, 2021, marks the first time in history for WITSI and ITSSI to host…
Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) serves as a platform for discussion, exchange, and collaboration at a regional level, and also where possible to aggregate national IGF discussions, ultimately advance the Internet governance development in the Asia Pacific region. The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2021 event is now in it’s 11th year and…
At the center of Internet Governance, stands the principle of safe, secure and open Internet and web. The internet has revolutionized the world like nothing before. The invention of the Internet and Web sets a stage to affirm reality of opportunities and challenges particularly for the Pacific and small island developing states. In these turbulent…
Sub-regional IGFAt the center of Internet Governance, stands the principle of safe, secure and open Internet and web. The internet has revolutionized the world like nothing before. The invention of the Internet and Web sets a stage to affirm reality of opportunities and challenges particularly for the Pacific and small island developing states. In these…
17 Mar 2021 By Ian Barber, Lea Kaspar, Ruby Khela, Daniela Schnidrig, Richard Wingfield and Matthew Griffin The rise and evolution of the internet and digital technologies has brought about new opportunities and challenges for communities around the world to exercise and enjoy their human rights – including freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and…
By Andrew Macfarlane, 1 NEWS Reporter Another Government organisation is grappling with a cyber-attack, after discovering a threat last month. The Health Research Council, which is responsible for managing around $120 million in funding annually, says it’s addressing “an incident affecting the organisation’s IT environment.” While a spokesperson wouldn’t go into detail about the exact…