The Palestinian Association for the Development of Internet2 (PADI2) is a Palestinian Nonprofit association of Higher Education Institutions, Research Centers, Health Organizations, Cultural Centers and Public Benefit institutions in Palestine. The members of PADI2 are working together to engage local governmental organizations and international bodies to prepare Palestine for internet2 as well as to facilitate the introduction and use of Next Generation Internet.
The founding members of PADI2 include Al-Quds University, Arab American University-Jenin, Palestine Polytechnic University/Hebron, Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem (ARIJ), Bethlehem University, Najah National University, Birzeit University, Islamic University in Gaza, Al-Azhar University, Al-Aqsa University and the International Center of Bethlehem (Dar Annadwa Addawliyya).
Membership in PADI2 is voluntary and open to all public benefit institutions in Palestine.
