Abstract Embassies have always searched to develop closer relationships with their citizens and friends in their host country. It is specifically aimed at French scientific researchers desiring to return to France and find a job. A weekly magazine on the job situation in research labs is sent to the subscribers.
Members also have access to an efficient question and answer service.
It is a monthly electronic journal, the community journal, realized by the members of the net. Managed by a permanent committee, it permits members to publish articles of general interest. Although webs and gophers are an efficient way to provide information, e-mail, which goes directly to the recipient, should take precedence when the goal is to develop a community. There is no free lunch, and the same goes for the development of a community which requires resources for its direction and dynamics.