3.14 Sustainable Development Network Programme (SDNP) SDNP is a UNDP funded project that implemented the provision of Internet services in the country under the sustainable development network programme, SDNP, a programme put in place to help countries implement Agenda 21 by facilitating access to information about sustainable development and also encouraging participation in decision making for sustainable development. SDNP is being supported by the National Commission for Science and Technology after UNDP stopped funding its operations in 2011. SDNP services include: Full Internet Services, Installations and Maintenance, World Wide Web Services, Leased Line Access, Wireless network access, Domain Name Services, Domain and subdomains registration, Gateway Service and the IPv4 and IPv6. 3.15 Malawi Library and Information Consortium (MALICO) MALICO, established in May 2003 and launched its VSAT Network, giving academic connectivity from north to south of Malawi in 2005, leveraging 4 VSATs purchased with the support of OSISA, World Bank and Dossani Trust. It pioneered the establishment of the Malawi Research and Education Network. It contributes to the subscription of eResources and the production of local and relevant content for Malawi's repositories. Current activities include establishment of a national digital repository at the National Library Service and subscription to international e-resources for the academic community. 3.16 Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) is a non-profit national organization formed in October 2005 with the aim of establishing sustainable communication and networking among research and education institutions in Malawi. Its main mandate is to offer a single focus for pursuing excellent Internet connectivity for the Tertiary Education and Research Sectors in Malawi. MAREN has assisted its 35