The Internet and Democracy Across Asia:
Online Trends in Governance, Civil Society and Media
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An online conference via e-mail hosted by Democracies
Online - http://www.e-democracy.org/do - May 2001


Join experts, practitioners, and journalists interested in role of
the Internet in democracy, governance, civil society, politics, and
media across the many countries of Asia. This is the first online
event on these trends specifically focused on Asia. If you have a
story to tell, research to share, or want to simply learn about what
is happening, then join us.

The online conference will begin in May 2001 once 150 participants
subscribe to our facilitated e-mail list. The online exchange will
last approximately one month. There is no fee to participate.
Please help spread the word.

To participate, send an e-mail to:

do-asia-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Note: The e-mail list of participants will remain private and
anonymous participation is permitted. "Lurkers" are welcome.

You will be asked to confirm your subscription via e-mail. The DO-
ASIA online event uses simple e-mail list technology. Posting rules
and guidelines will help limit the number of messages each day in to
enable those with slow or limited Internet connections to participate
fully. The primary language of the online exchange is English. The use of
other languages is appropriate and additional conversations, country or
language-specific via other web forums or e-mail lists, organized by
online event participants are encouraged.

Country Contacts are sought to promote this event in specific Asian
countries. If you can help make this a great online event, join the
DO-ASIA Team by subscribing to our behind the scenes online event
organizing e-mail list <do-asia-team-subscribe@yahoogroups.com>.