Our research indicates that there is no "one size fits all" solution on how to build a national information infrastructure.  Nor is there a "one size fits all" solution to networking these infrastructures together.  Countries have carved their own unique places on the information superhighway reflective of their cultural and political interests.  They have designed novel ways to go on-line without compromising their values and interests.  And most recently, national development has sparked the need to engage in international discussions, cooperative efforts, and even regional infrastructure development coordination.

A framework is needed to understand this complex process.  We propose an analysis on two levels.  First, we need to understand what key players have been typically involved in the decisionmaking process.  Second, we need to understand the major issues key players wrestle with in deciding how to build a national information infrastructure congruent with their social, political, and cultural needs.
 
 

Key Players & Issues	Index of Case Study Links
Case Studies	Recommended Sites