A follow-up conference was held in August 1999 and, again, COL staff participated as resource persons. The purpose and outcome was to develop a national policy document on a co-ordinated distance education strategy for the country. COL also provided equipment and training for a portable FM radio broadcasting station on the campus of the University of Guyana. As part of its support, COL supplied an audio-conferencing system and provided associated training. COL also provided equipment and training for a portable FM radio broadcasting station in a rural area in the south of the country.
Similar projects are underway in Dominica and Grenada.