Speaker
Description
Every research and education network operator is dealt with its unique intricacies that are influenced by both in-country policies, and regional or global transnational cooperation strategies; but, all are confronted with the issue of sustainability. Factors such as policies, funding, research & innovation goals, socio-economic benefits and impact determine the existence and survival of NRENs. This lightning talk will focus on the experience of the Philippine REN and its continuing challenges in sustaining its operation as a government-run network.
What will the TNC audience take away from your talk
In a rapidly changing digital world, the sustainability of NRENs world wide is key to ensuring global research and education networks can collaborate and get access to the affordable, and adequate services they deserve. The Challenges in my country could apply to other NRENs and I want us to move forward, discuss best practices and get mutually stronger.
