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'''APIA (Asia Pacific Internet Association)''' is a non-profit trade organization dedicated in developing and enhancing the interest of the internet community in the Asia Pacific Region, which was founded in 1997.[[Philip Smith]] is the current chairman of the APIA Board of Directors.<ref>[http://www.apia.org/about.html www.apia.org]</ref>
'''APIA (Asia Pacific Internet Association)''' is a non-profit trade organization dedicated in developing and enhancing the interest of the internet community in the Asia Pacific Region, which was founded in 1997.[[Philip Smith]] is the current chairman of the APIA Board of Directors.<ref>[http://www.apia.org/about.html www.apia.org]</ref>
==Mission==
The primary mission of APIA is to promote an efficient, stable and sustainable human resource infrastructure for the development of internet within the Asia Pacific region and to ensure the stability of [[APRICOT]].
==Objectives==
The specific objectives of APIA are enumerated in the organizations Bylaws which include:<ref>[http://www.apia.org/pdf/bylaws.pdf Asia & Pacific Internet Association (APIA) LTD. Bylaws]</ref>
* Development of industry procedures, mechanisms, policies, standards, and guidelines for effective and efficient operation of Internet-related services.
* Facilitate and negotiate industry-wide agreements on common business issues of Internet-related services.
* Develop and promote policies and positions in the best interest of the Members and represent these interests in relevant bodies.
* Provide and promote educational opportunities that will enhance and empower technical and policy understanding of the Internet.
* Build, maintain, and publish relevant industry data for Members.
==Board Of Directors==
* [[Philip Smith]] - Chair
* [[Paul Wilson]] - Vice-Chair
* [[Ole Jacobsen]] - Secretary
* [[Gaurab Raj Upadhaya]] - Treasurer
* [[Jian Zhang]]
* [[Mark Tinka]]
* [[Matsuzaki Yoshinobu]]
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