This newsletter announces the Konektadong Pinoy Act in the Philippines, aimed at enhancing connectivity for underserved communities. It highlights community initiatives globally, featuring insights from the Routing for Communities podcast and a success story from India. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of collaboration and resource sharing through the Local Networks initiative, aimed at supporting community-driven connectivity efforts.
In this edition, we highlight the recent enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy Act in the Philippines, a significant stride towards enhancing connectivity for underserved communities. This legislation is the outcome of dedicated advocacy from various organizations and is designed to facilitate quicker network development, particularly in rural areas. By simplifying licensing, expediting permits, promoting investments, and increasing access to the radio spectrum, the Act aims to bridge the digital divide for these communities.
Additionally, we present a variety of community-centered connectivity initiatives from multiple countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. This showcases the global efforts towards improving local access networks and supporting community-driven solutions. Welcome to this 78th monthly roundup detailing critical developments pertinent to community-based initiatives.
In the latest episode of the Routing for Communities podcast, host John Garrity shares insights from Manila regarding the challenges faced in improving connectivity. He serves as a policy advisor for the USAID – Better Access and Connectivity project in the Philippines. This podcast offers listeners valuable perspectives on the experiences of communities striving for better connectivity.
We introduce Layak Ram from India, who describes how the introduction of wireless internet has dramatically improved life in his community. His narrative is shared through an engaging video, reflecting the transformative power of technology in enhancing local livelihoods.
Our Community Networks Learning Repository stands as a valuable online platform for individuals and organizations to gather and share resources that support training processes. This initiative is driven by a collaborative effort among several grassroots organizations to foster a conducive ecosystem for community networks worldwide.
This newsletter is produced under the auspices of the Local Networks initiative (LocNet), a coalition spearheaded by APC and Rhizomatica in collaboration with grassroots organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Through this initiative, we aim to support meaningful connectivity initiatives within communities and contribute to establishing a sustainable growth environment.
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The newsletter celebrates the approval of the Konektadong Pinoy Act in the Philippines, which aims to enhance connectivity for underserved communities. It emphasizes successful community initiatives across various countries and features compelling stories from individuals directly impacted by these efforts. The Local Networks initiative remains committed to fostering community-driven connectivity through collaboration and resource sharing.
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