Lacnet
LAcNet is an acronym used for the voluntary organisation 'Lanka Academic Network', which was founded in June 1991. It evolved from Sri Lanka Network (SLNet), an electronic gathering of people from and/or interested in Sri Lanka. SLNet distributes news and information about Sri Lanka, to its list of members, via e-mail.
LAcNet is a non profit organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the US and has Tax Exempt Status in the US.
The following is an excerpt from the Articles and Activities of LAcNet:
- Develop worldwide electronic networks within and outside Sri Lanka.
- Disseminate information on, and of interest to, Sri Lanka.
- Enhance educational facilities and opportunities within and outside Sri Lanka.
- LAcNet is governed by the current By Laws and Amendments (1 and 2)