SDNP Connectivity and Internet Access Access to the Internet is a key element in the establishment of SDNP projects. The Internet provides many information sources for developing countries at no cost - unlike commercial information providers which charge for both access and the information itself. However, only about 30 developing countries are equipped with a full Internet link. In addition, access to the Internet is usually restricted to a few institutions. Another key element is human resources.
Technical expertise is limited in developing countries.
Familiarity with Internet protocols is growing all over the world, but further training and national capacity building are needed. In Honduras, for example, SDNP had a difficult time finding a UNIX expert. When one was found, the expert demanded a salary which SDNP could not afford. As a result, SDNP has begun a training program to provide an expert in the short term and to create adequate backup and replacements in the long term. As Internet connection problems are addressed, non-interactive access to the Internet is a viable alternative.