The Internet has become a mainstream media and a critical infrastructure for business. Adoption and development of the Internet has the potential to dramatically transform and improve people’s quality of life, bring new opportunities in education, employment and socio-economic development. However, the gap between the “haves” and “have-nots” is widening rapidly. This digital divide problem is emerging as a major social development and poverty alleviation concern for modern society.
The NetMission Ambassadors (NetMission.asia) program aims to bring together a network of dedicated young volunteers devoted towards promoting and contributing towards digital inclusion, Internet governance as well as a respectable and harmonious Internet environment. The program will recruit and select 25 Young NetMission Ambassadors every year, who will take part in a comprehensive training program including seminars, workshops, site visits and exchange programs in China and around Asia to participate in related national and international events.
The training program will invite experts on the subjects of Internet governance, digital inclusion and other related areas to share insights, experiences and thoughts with the NetMission Ambassadors. Each graduating class of NetMission Ambassadors will also be tasked to develop and implement a digital inclusion project or event (Community Project) to raise awareness and bring positive social impact to the information society in Asia.
