*** Democracies Online Newswire - http://www.e-democracy.org/do *** I am "virtually" in Asia this month. I really encourage those not subscribed to the DO-ASIA e-list directly to scan the participant introductions and follow the event via the web. The two choices for web access are: http://www.mail-archive.com/do-asia@yahoogroups.com/ - Quick read, updated daily http://groups.yahoo.com/group/do-asia/messages - Real-time archive You can subscribe for e-mail participation from: http://www.e-democracy.org/do If you ever decide that you want to create your own "online conference" on e-democracy (or other topics) in your world region or specific country, I encourage you to explore the facilitated e-mail list model. It really works - if you build from the notion that the "intelligence is in the network." So while some structure and themes are important, do the work to encourage people who have something to offer is much more important. The key for this online conference was the pre-event month of online outreach through dozens of select e- mail lists and the time spent web surfing to find organizations and people to invite directly. Steven Clift Democracies Online ------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: "Steven Clift" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date sent: Thu, 10 May 2001 12:41:29 -0500 Subject: [do-asia] Invite Others - Internet and Democracy Across Asia - Online Conference Through May 31, 2001 We now have 356 participants from over 30 countries subscribed to our Internet and Democracy Across Asia e-mail-based online conference. If you are impressed, as I am, by the great participant introductions please pass the invite below to your contacts one final time to encourage them to join us for the main part of our online conference. Please add a personal note of encouragement. Thanks, Steven Clift Democracies Online - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Online Conference, Through May 31, 2001 ... The Internet and Democracy Across Asia: Online Trends in Governance, Civil Society and Media To participate, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web archives of postings available from: http://www.e-democracy.org/do Hosted by Democracies Online Newswire - Join over 1900 subscribers on our main low volume, announcement e-list - http://e-democracy.org/do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *** Full Details *** The Internet and Democracy Across Asia: Online Trends in Governance, Civil Society and Media ------------------------------------------------------ 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 began May 7 with a week of introductions which are available via "Full Web Access to Conference Postings" on the web site <http://www.e-democracy.org/do>. The three proposed discussion themes are: A. Governance - Starts May 14 B. Civil Society - Starts May 17 C. Media - Starts May 21 General discussion and information exchange will continue as part of the official online conference through May 31. There is no fee to participate. Please help spread the word. To participate, send an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Online Conference, Through May 31, 2001 ... 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