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<b>This announcement should be of particular interest to NGOs/ONGs
looking to raise their profile on the Internet</b><b>.<br>
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Source: <i>BusinessWorld</i>, May 21, 2015 Source link: <<a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://goo.gl/9evXEi">http://goo.gl/9evXEi</a>>
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Byline: Alden M. Monzon<br>
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NONPROFIT GROUP Public Interest Registry (PIR) is set to publicly
launch on Thursday a new top-level Internet domain designed
exclusively for genuine non-government organization (NGOs). <br>
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"For the first time all sectors of civil society - humanitarians,
environmentalists, human rights groups and charities of all kinds
will have their own home on the Internet, with an enhanced ability
to become more visible within a trusted community," the PIR said in
a released statement on Wednesday.<br>
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The new domain known as .NGO/.ONG, (.ONG for Spanish, French and
other romance languages), which was developed by the PIR in close
consultation with a broad and international range of NGOs, was
designed to create a unique international online community for civil
society.<br>
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The PIR said that applicants will be required to demonstrate that
they are genuine NGOs to ensure the vital trusting nature of the
community.<br>
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"Having done this, domain holders will have their organization
included in a searchable NGO Directory that includes a customizable
online profile, enabling each NGO to showcase its activities and
communicate with partners, funders and the public," the PIR also
said.<br>
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The unique directory page also includes a "donate here" button to
help donors contribute directly to the organization of their
choice.The public launch event is set at the E-Library, AIM
Conference Center Manila at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Nick
Thorne CMG, former UK Ambassador to the UN in Geneva and a global
authority on <span id="hitDiv3">Internet</span> <span id="hitDiv3">governance</span>.<br>
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Source link: <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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