PAN’s 2006-2011 prospectus includes a strong focus on research to instigate policy and regulatory reforms in the telecommunications sector. In response to a recognized lack of such research in the Asia-Pacific region, PAN is supporting LIRNEasia to develop a flagship Asian research network.
Dans un premier temps, il y a eu regroupement de LIRNEasia, de Pan Asie et de plusieurs autres programmes du CRDI pour lancer en 2004 le projet Gouvernance des TIC au service de la lutte contre la pauvreté.