This last helps scholars get Internet access and publish their work online. The Internet, Cronin stressed, must be part of all academic programs. Access to it must be accompanied by training in its use. However, access and training are of little benefit without a functional infrastructure and Internet network. Finally, none of these can make a difference unless the value of the Internet as a resource and tool for communication is demonstrated.
Sustainability is an important factor as well.
Listservs and distance learning are supported. He mentioned that drawing people into the network has been and continues to be successful. Virtual Foundation has located 50 or so donors to its highlighted projects. Now the first donors are donating again, and Kritkausky is planning trips to China which would involve these donors and the NGOs. Efforts like all of those listed help build new partnerships at the grassroots level, just as these activities did before the technology of the Internet was introduced to the process.