The Association operates mainly through the instruments
of
Information & Communication Technology in order to
utilize the possibilities offered by virtual networks in terms of rapidity,
facility of use and breadth of contacts, with the activation
of on-line channels of communication, presentation of initiatives
and of their results, as well as the management of plans and projects.
The principle of confidentiality is at the root of the
success of any virtual network and the Association places maximum
attention on ensuring the privacy and anonymity of sources in all the activities realised.
A
reserved area is dedicated to the relationships between
the organizations participating in the network in order to deal with
all the sensitive aspects of the methods adopted in order to achieve
the general and specific objectives of the collaboration.
With
projects, the participants can
get involved in the network, with significant activities aimed at
appraising and diffusing Italian culture and traditions, as well as
favouring integration between the communities of Italian origin
and the various other communities residing in their countries of adoption.
Various activities connected with these projects can moreover be
aimed both towards the development of the communities and that of Italy itself.
With
news we propose to publicise the main events promoted
by Italy and by the participants in the network and to give
information regarding history, culture and current events published in the
press as well as by book publishers and in the mass media,
that might regard themes and issues coherent with the aims and purposes of the Association.
With
discussions we have the objective of increasing dialogue
and debate between the representatives and the friends of the network
on themes regarding the Italian presence in the world in the past,
the present and the future.
Through
surveys the Association intends to find out and
investigate the points of view of communities of Italian origin
concerning their relationships with the Italy of today, and to
publicise their expectations and their suggestions, so that Italy
can become aware of their opinions and take them into due account.