The 2021 Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit, co-hosted by ESCAP and ISOC, aimed to enhance digital connectivity in rural areas. Attendees included government officials, private sectors, NGOs, and international organizations. Key points discussed were: addressing digital divides in developing economies, recognizing Community Networks’ role in bridging these divides, promoting multistakeholder partnerships, acknowledging the significance of international organizations and private sector collaboration, and emphasizing the importance of innovative policymaking. Challenges like intellectual property rights, digital literacy, and spectrum policies were also highlighted, along with the need for inclusive policies.
