[gaia] Report launch: Financing mechanisms for locally-owned internet infrastructure

[Carlos Rey-Moreno <[e-mail]>]

Hi all, I hope this email finds you well. I'd like to invite you to the
launch of the report below, which I believe would be very much of your
interest.

best,

carlos

*Report launch: Financing mechanisms for locally-owned internet
infrastructure*

*On 22 September at 14:00 UTC, join this online dialogue about an upcoming
report focused on community connectivity providers – community networks,
municipal networks and social enterprises building digital equity across
the world. Register now
<https://apc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82_NQfvTSTCkcsvyfQnM6w>.*
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<https://apc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82_NQfvTSTCkcsvyfQnM6w>


We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the *“Financing mechanisms
for locally-owned internet infrastructure*” report, a new study that
documents and analyzes the operating models and financing mechanisms that
can enable community connectivity providers to expand internet access and
build digital equity.

Across the world, a growing number of community networks, municipal
networks and social enterprises are successfully connecting those who have
historically been unserved or underserved, especially in the areas where
traditional for-profit companies choose not to invest. While these
community connectivity providers are building solutions to the persistent
digital divide, almost all of them struggle to access capital.

This publication will provide an overview of various network models while
giving a deep look at how they can be financed sustainably to provide
reliable, affordable internet to communities.

The online launch will bring together experts and builders to discuss the
report and strategies that can fund community-centered initiatives. It will
also be an opportunity to learn more about case studies featuring concrete
experiences and discuss recommendations for policymakers, funders and
network builders.

The “*F**inancing mechanisms for locally-owned internet infrastructure*”
report comes from a partnership between Internet Society, Association for
Progressive Communications, Connectivity Capital and Connect Humanity.

*Save the date and join us*

*When: *22 September (Thursday) 2022 at 14:00 UTC

*Where: *On Zoom, please *click here
<https://apc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82_NQfvTSTCkcsvyfQnM6w>* to
register.


-- 
Carlos Rey-Moreno, PhD
Co-lead Local Networks: Policy and Strategy
Association for Progressive Communications
https://www.apc.org/en/project/local-access-networks-can-unconnected-connect-themselves
Cel: [phone]
Skype: carlos.reymoreno Twitter: Creym