We in Egypt have a long experience in establishing think-tanks to cater for development strategic issues. We learned that within these groups of think tanks we need to couple subject area specialists with information technology specialists. When both work closely together they produce excellent results that in most cases have a great impact on the development programmes taking place to support high top decision makers contribute in accelerating the country's socio-economic development. 2.Institutionalization of think-tank processes is a critical factor that affects development sustainability. GDN could be an excellent development mechanism that would allow exchanging and sharing experiences among its members.
Technology is the least troublesome issue.
The readiness of the receiving country is crucial in cases of distance delivery using communication networks. Effat El Shooky.