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ICT Association Of Suriname
The ICT Association of Suriname (Dutch language, Dutch: ''ICT Associatie van Suriname'') is a Surinamese trade association for companies whose core business is related to Information technology, Information technology and computing. Members are required to be registered with the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Factories. The association was founded on 20 January 2011 by five companies. It grew to 49 members by 2016, and to 60 members by 2021. In addition to representing its members, the ICT-AS also organizes public events to promote computer science education. In cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union, ITU and the :nl:Telecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname, Telecommunications Authority of Suriname, it has held an annual ''Girls in ICT Day'' in Paramaribo and similar events in other parts of Suriname. In June 2013, together with the :nl:Surinaamse Vereniging van IT Professionals, Suriname Association of IT Professionals (SVI), the ICT-AS organized the first in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trade Association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. An industry trade association participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, publishing, lobbying, and political donations, but its focus is collaboration between companies. Associations may offer other services, such as producing conferences, holding networking or charitable events, or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members. In countries with a social market economy, the role of trade associations is often taken by employers' organizations, which also take a role in social dialogue. Political influence One of the primary purposes of trade groups, particularly in the United States, is to attempt to influence p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |