In the DOT Force Plan of Action endorsed by G8 Leaders at the 2001 Genoa Summit, a commitment was made to establish a Global ePolicy Resource Network (formerly known as the “International eDevelopment Resource Network” - IeDRN), designed to marshal global efforts in support of national e-strategies for development. The Network will establish a focal point for bringing together providers of e-strategy information and expertise for the benefit of individuals, organizations and governments.

The Global ePolicy Resource Network (ePol-NET) will provide policy makers in developing countries with development assistance services and information products and services. Development assistance services will assist individuals and organizations to find, understand and apply the wealth of existing knowledge about ICTs. Information products and services will meet the needs for specialized information and knowledge about e-strategies that are not readily available elsewhere. ePol-NET’s products and services will focus entirely on adding value to what already exists in a manner that is uniquely responsive to specific needs of developing countries for access to world knowledge and experience concerning e-readiness strategies.

Products and services will be offered to any individual or institution requiring:

• access to information about e-strategies;
• support in acquiring knowledge, formulating and implementation e-strategies and policy frameworks.