RE: APNIC update
I too would like to add my appreciation for what David, Kyoko and Yoshiko have done for
APNIC. I think it is worth mention.
I am however particularly concerned about continuity for APNIC, whether exisitng staff are
being taken care of, is the EC consulting directly with the staff to see what their concerns
are etc. I am one of those who am not totally convinced that the decision to move to
Australia was a wise one. There are many other places in Asia which could also have been
considered. Also I am under the impression that the fact that both Yoshiko and Kyoko have a
family was not considered carefully. Unlike some of us that can move quickly, others have to
consider spouse's jobs, children etc.not to mention whether they will get a visa. I am
concerned that a five year lease in Australia was signed without looking at these other
factors...
I think APNIC may be better off loosing some money over breaking the five year lease, then
loosing its valuable staff and deal with unneccesary hassles such as importation taxes,
taxes, limitation to having other Asians on staff etc. A decision such as this should be
considered very carefully, and there are PEOPLE involved, and let's not forget it.Their
feeleings are important. I got the impression during APRICOT that nobody cared to consutl
with Kyoko or Yoshiko on the future of APNIC.
Also APNIC is a regional body, and we should strive to have Asians involved in it as well,
as part of the empowerment of this region. Having it in Australia may make it more
Anglo-Saxon based only...another consideration to keep in mind.
Kudos again to David and his team...BUT while David may be dying to leave let's not loose
his team as well, especially if they leave not of their own choice but out of circumstances.
Laina RG
--- On Thu, 26 Feb 1998 21:06:03 +0800 (SGT) Yoshihiro Obata <obata at ats.sjk.kdd dot co dot jp>
wrote:
Although there is still a little hope that Ms. Chong and Ms. Day remain
in
APNIC, I think I will be very regretful if I miss a chance to show my
gratitude. I already regret that we did not show our appreciation in
the
last APNIC meeting in Manila.
I feel very sad that Randy is leaving APNIC but I think his decision
will
open a door for his great future and release him from the pressures to
be
the Director General of APNIC. Anyway, I am sure we will remain in the
same business and have many chances to see each other and discuss
various
issues of Internet.
I think it will not be enough to repeat my appreciation and say "so
long,
farewell, a bientot "("sayounara, mata auhimade" in Japanese).
Yoshihiro Obata
Yoshihiro OBATA (yo-obata at kdd dot co dot jp)
Manager, Internet Business, Global Multimedia Business Dept.
Kokusai Denshin Denwa (KDD) Co., Ltd., Japan
Phone +81-3-3347-6081, Fax +81-3-3347-5690
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Name: Laina Raveendran Greene
E-mail: laina at singnet dot com dot sg
Date: 2/27/98
Time: 1:20:59 PM
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