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AIDSchannel is a multimedia web portal - hosted by OneWorld.net - for the exchange and sharing of news and information about HIV/AIDS. In particular it aims to promote sustainable development, social justice and human rights around the world. Resources include news, analysis, guest editorials, a weekly email digest and radio exchange. The site links to a searchable database of 1,500 member organisations, including NGOs, governments, research institutions and media.

APBioNet is a non-profit, nongovernmental organisation that focuses on the promotion of bioinformatics in the Asia Pacific region. Since 1998, it has helped develop a bioinformatics network infrastructure, facilitated the exchange of data and information, run training programs, workshops and symposia, and encouraged collaborations in the field of bioinformatics with an Asia Pacific focus.

Inbios is a non-profit society that has been set up to promote bioinformatics in India, serve as a resource base for those working in the field, and act as a bridge between industry and academia. Its activities include running a moderated web discussion forum, Biomeeet. Founded by Ashwin Sivakumar, currently a researcher at the University of Helsinki, Inbios originated as a voluntary project at the Indian Institute of Science.

The e-Africa Commission is part of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), charged with managing the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Africa. It is responsible for developing and overseeing policies and strategies for the ICT sector. It also runs both the NEPAD e-schools initiative to teach ICT to Africans in primary and secondary education, and the NEPAD ICT infrastructure programme, aiming to connect all African countries to a broadband network.

HDN is a non-profit organisation that supports electronic networking and communication for HIV/AIDS organisations around the world to promote a more effective response to the epidemic. This includes hosting a number of discussion forums for the exchange of ideas, information, and first-hand experiences. A network of correspondents reports from international conferences and provide country-specific perspectives.

PICTA is a network of donors and executive agencies — including UN agencies, bilateral and nongovernmental organisations and private sector representatives — collaborating on the improvement of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in Africa. Its main activities include formulating and implementing national ICT strategies, publishing two bulletins (iConnect Africa and the PICTA Bulletin) and organising conferences and meetings to promote the use of ICTs for African development.