March 2, 2004 - La Paz, Bolivia.- GDLN Bolivia launched its national network this month by connecting sites in Cochabamba, La Paz, and Santa Cruz for an interactive global dialogue. This national network was made possible through the local partnerships the GDLN National Coordinating Center - Servicio Nacional de Administración de Personal's Centro de Capacitación y Aprendizaje a Distancia
(C-CAD) - developed with national universities. These partnerships are not only based on matching technological infrastructure which makes the national network possible, but most importantly on a shared commitment to knowledge sharing in development related issues.

One of the unique characteristics of GDLN in the Latin America and the Caribbean region is the extensive outreach and the impact that programs can have by way of national coverage through domestic networks. This concept of a "network of networks" has been developed by the Centers of the region themselves who have formed partnerships which allow the GDLN distance learning activities to be received in an interactive manner by the main Center in the country and be disseminated on a national level. This "network of networks" makes capacity-building and learning activities available to those in need.

Bolivia's national network is a growing network which will soon count with the participation of the city of Sucre and additional national points. Bolivia's national network highlights that by bringing together technology with a commitment to development, knowledge and learning can be made truly accessible to national actors.

For additional information regarding GDLN Bolivia's national network, please contact Mr. Wilson Vargas (bol_wvargas@gdln.org).