 APTN web portal is now available at www.aptn.asia.With the recommendations and agreements made during the "Regional Workshop for Knowledge hubs and Networks in Asia Pacific Region - Next Step" held in Bangkok, Thailand on 10–11 December 2009, APTN is in the process of developing its initial work plan for the first half of 2010.APTN intends to play a vital role among the existing ICT access points/telecentres and networks as knowledge hubs to empower the poor and disadvantaged as these access points and networks provide knowledge or services to the needs of communities they serve.