Source: BusinessWorld, May 21, 2015        Source link: <http://goo.gl/9evXEi> 
Byline: Alden M. Monzon

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). 

"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.

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.

The PIR said that applicants will be required to demonstrate that they are genuine NGOs to ensure the vital trusting nature of the community.

"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.

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 Internet governance.

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