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<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>Although not specific to battlemesh, our locally-owned networks
need to be sustainable,... so I believe this is relevant to you
all.<br>
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<p>I hope you can join.</p>
<p>Regards,<br>
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<p><font size="+1"><b>Report launch: Financing mechanisms for
locally-owned internet infrastructure</b></font></p>
<p><i>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. <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://apc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82_NQfvTSTCkcsvyfQnM6w">Register
now</a>.</i></p>
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We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the <i>“Financing
mechanisms for locally-owned internet infrastructure</i>”
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. <br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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The “<i>F</i><i>inancing mechanisms for locally-owned
internet infrastructure</i>” report comes from a
partnership between Internet Society, Association for
Progressive Communications, Connectivity Capital and Connect
Humanity. <br>
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<p><font size="+1"><b>Save the date and join us</b></font><br>
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<b>When: </b>22 September (Thursday) 2022 at 14:00 UTC<br>
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<b>Where: </b>On Zoom, please <b><a
href="https://apc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82_NQfvTSTCkcsvyfQnM6w"
moz-do-not-send="true">click here</a></b> to register.</p>
<p>Best regards,<br>
Débora<br>
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