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This section features articles that are meant to inform readers about perspectives, issues and debates around certain topics considered relevant within the ICT arena, as well as highlights about all those activities and themes that matter to the APC network and the spaces we engage in.

Virtual Summit on Community Networks in Africa: Strategies and tools for community network monitoring 06 October 2021 By Internet Society and APC

The second session of the Virtual Summit on Community Networks in Africa season 2021/2022 will take place on 27 October at 12:00 UTC to explore strategies and tools for implementing network monitoring for community networks. Register now!

The ecological paradox of digital economies: A conversation between Paz Peña and Joey Ayoub 05 October 2021 By APCNews

This episode of the podcast "the fire these times", hosted by Lebanese writer Joey Ayoub, explores the danger of assuming that technology can usher in solutions to the climate crisis, as digitalisation comes with its own problems, such as the ecological costs of producing tech products.

Lived experience and connection: Networks of knowledge produced by Black and rural women through the Territórios Livres, Tecnologias Livres project
Lived experience and connection: Networks of knowledge produced by Black and rural women through the Territórios Livres, Tecnologias Livres project 05 October 2021 By Intervozes, CONAQ, MMTR/NE

Four Black women in Brazil share their insights on the impact of internet, communication and information technologies towards achieving social and environmental justice.

Servelots joins the APC network: Connecting the unconnected to enable content creation by all, for all
Servelots joins the APC network: Connecting the unconnected to enable content creation by all, for all 04 October 2021 By APCNews

"With APC, we have experienced a network whose technology and community initiatives seek equitable knowledge communities, with a special emphasis on the global South," said Servelots, which first joined the APC community as a partner organisation it its local access and community networks initiative...

Community Networks and Local Access Monthly Newsletter - Number 40
Community Networks and Local Access Monthly Newsletter - Number 40 30 September 2021 By APCNews

Welcome to the 40th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access networks.

APC joins the celebrations for the Internet Archive’s 25th anniversary
APC joins the celebrations for the Internet Archive’s 25th anniversary 30 September 2021 By APCNews

The Internet Archive is a non-profit organisation that started building a digital library of internet sites and digital artifacts 25 years ago. In 2021, it is commemorating the titanic achievement of two and a half decades of providing universal access to all knowledge.

Why circularity is needed to make our use of digital devices sustainable
Why circularity is needed to make our use of digital devices sustainable 30 September 2021 By APCNews

The first modules of a step-by-step guide that explains the negative impact of digital devices on both people and the planet and how a circular approach to the production, use and disposal of digital devices offers a solution will be launched on 4 October.

Internet Rules: Unboxing digital laws in Southeast Asia 2021
Internet Rules: Unboxing digital laws in Southeast Asia 2021 21 September 2021 By APCNews

Twenty-four digital rights defenders will convene from 20 to 24 September for the “Internet Rules: Unboxing digital laws in Southeast Asia” workshop. Over the course of the week, the participants will explore a variety of topics including ICT laws and jurisprudence, access, infrastructure and in...

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