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	About the V.I.I.
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	The Virtual Institute of Information's mission is to research and exhibit telecommunications and mass media information while fostering the continued understanding of these fields and their implications for the future economic and social development of society.
	About the Institute
	The Virtual Institute of Information (V.I.I.) is an internet based, independent telecommunications and mass media research facility, managed by the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
	Designed as a research tool accessible through the World Wide Web, the V.I.I. is open to anyone interested in information on the economic, business, policy, and social aspects of telecommunications and mass media. The V.I.I.'s open architecture allows users to contribute on an ongoing basis to the growth and development of the Institute. Users submit content to the site including: papers, articles, biographies, events, announcements, job postings, and links to additional information. As a result, the V.I.I. houses papers and information from some of the best minds in the world. The V.I.I. is based on a global community of researchers, non-profit institutions, business firms, government agencies, consumer advocates, and individual researchers. It is a global center for research, discussion and debate of telecommunications and mass media issues.		Additional Info
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	Funding
	Donations from foundations and companies support the development and activities of the V.I.I.. Contributions do not entitle affiliates to influence the choice of topics, researchers, conclusions, or publications. All research is public. There are numerous opportunities for supporting the work of the Virtual Institute of Information, both now and in the future. We welcome your inquiry and hope you become involved.