1. Introduction
Communication
2. Background
Method
Scope
Context
3. Computer communications networks
Introduction
Computer communications for NGOs
NGO applications
4. NGO movements in Asia-Pacific a summary
The region
What is an NGO?
Emergence of NGOs in the third world
Types of NGOs
Baseline Survey
SEAFDA survey
5. Australian and international initiatives
Introduction
Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
Pegasus Networks
Pactok Project
PACNEWS
GreenNet
GeoNet/Poptel
Internet and AARNet
Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA)
Sustainable Development Networks
6. Initiatives in various countries
Introduction
India
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Thailand
7. Case studies from other regi
Introduction
Brazil-IBASE andALTERNEX
South Africa WorkNet
8. Current constraints, future possibilities
Introduction
Language constraints
Socio-economic constraints
Technical constraints
Political constraints
Emerging issues
Likely changes
9. Recommendations
Hard facts of NGO networking
Guiding principles
10. About the author
Ian Peter
Rob Garnsey
Andrew Garton
Dave Worth