Date:         Mon, 23 Oct 2000 16:54:53 +0200
From:         Jacky Foo <foo@SWIPNET.SE>
Subject:      network

Andreas Behnsen <A.Behnsen@FH-Wolfenbuettel.DE> asked
>How can we get a network which still is working after this internet
>conference?

the IBSnet has a public forum which started in 1995. After this Internet
Conference, everyone is invited to join this forum which deals with all
aspects related to integrated bio-systems as well as their individual
sub-system.
To join, email listserv@segae.sunet.se and use the subscription command:
SUB ET-W1 your firstname yourlastname country
or
join via
http://segate.sunet.se/archives/et-w1.html
which also contains the archives.
 

>How can we reach the decisions maker at the local authorities
>to avoid old mistakes?

This is not easy but has improved very much especially those who have access
to Internet. What is essential is that people like us should make a special
effort to reach them. If you can maintain contact with a member of your local
authorities, and help this person interact with the IBSnet, this will be a
very important start.

Secondly, there is a need to present local activities. The opportunity is
provided via IBSnet's Internet Conferences and electronic seminars.

>Can we create a platform on which addresses and contacts are
>collected, regarding waste bio treatment?

IBSnet has a directory but does not provide the field of expertise/interest.
This is something that could be added to the directory or links can be made
to the person's homepage. I welcome volunteers to act as national
representatives of IBSnet.
http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ibs/ibsnet/directory.html

regards
Jacky Foo
Integrated Bio-Systems Network
http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ibs/ibsnet