Association For Community NetworkingAssociation For Community NetworkingAFCN_b8037c2a-49e5-4556-a74c-0a09a613ad65The Association For Community Networking provides resources, shared learning, and experienced guidance to help communities and organizations use information and communications technologies effectively._e0921a72-25fe-4060-949e-8dedc1ccf9e2Shared KnowledgeShared knowledge is a foundation of democratic society. Information technology can enhance civic discourse and thus support democratic values and practice. Universal AccessUniversal and affordable access to information resources and tools is essential to meaningful, equitable public participation. Privacy and Freedom of ExpressionPrivacy should be protected and freedom of expression supported in the application of information technologies. Information technology should be applied to the ideals of both the individual and society. Strategies, Resources, and ServicesAdvocate strategies, provide resources and offer services to help communities function more effectively and remain healthy amid the complexities of this Information Revolution. _e3d2f61b-3c9c-4c79-800a-e426987b115dRapid advances in technological development, Internetworking applications and information flow are having increasing impacts upon communities, organizations and individuals, with many associated concerns, challenges, opportunities and benefits.Economic DevelopmentEconomic development and vitality _9ed9bde3-19ee-4cb1-b70a-c6327a2939ff1Local CultureEnergetic local culture _b8af8f56-c883-4666-9fa5-85615a09c7832Learning and TeachingLifelong learning and teaching _eaa3e638-092c-44f3-8c70-0e3869e778563Civic ParticipationCivic participation and governance _e5810732-e1ba-4aa5-be54-0089caec49654HealthcareExtended healthcare services _8a3ab67e-70d7-4811-a126-64cc518f9b385SustainabilityEnvironmental sustainability _bd7c638d-f534-4790-b1c1-cced16e4e5856AggregationAggregation of resources and demand_81f063fc-d585-496e-85df-41f29c8f47907Policy AdvocacyPolicy recommendations and advocacy _550927d1-0edb-4239-b521-9bd9df63b2678LeadershipLeadership development and expertise _df13fb6a-f84e-4a0a-ba97-1c6477a4100a9PartnershipsCooperative partnership building _4f1c31f6-8115-405d-a3ac-a0f8432fff1310TechnologyNetworked technology planning and applications _4ffb8c20-902d-4681-ac93-1b28f9ed585c11AccessUniversal access _f92edcf2-3eb8-487e-8ffd-2c8c51f819da122010-02-08http://www.afcn.org/node/11ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com