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The unexpected success of "Sí,Spain", the electronic cultural information service of the Embassy of Spain in Canada launched on the WEB in March 1995, prompted the Embassy to share the experience of developing this kind of service with similar institutions. Many thanks to Dr. Barbera, of Fundesco in Spain, for suggesting that this paper be submitted to INET'96.

This paper explains the philosophy upon which "Sí,Spain" was founded, documents how the program unfolded, provides an analysis of the program and offers some insights into future developments. The preparation and presentation of this paper has been in itself a source of inspiration to the effectiveness of the Internet to provide new opportunities for cooperative efforts. The multidisciplinary team, both in Canada and in Spain, worked almost exclusively over the Internet, allowing for full participation by all members of the team.

The following people played a very active role in the presentation of this paper:

Embassy of Spain in Canada

Dr. José Luis Pardos, Ambassador

José Félix Barrio, Education Attaché

National Capital FreeNet (NCF), Ottawa, Canada

Mr. Dave Sutherland, Director of Computing and Communication Services, Carleton University and President of NCF

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

Neal Holtz, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fundesco in Madrid, Spain

Dr. José Barberá Director of the Networks Department

DocuWeb Information Services Inc., Canada

Mr. Fred Williams M.Eng., P.Eng., President

Coordinator

Ms. Kyla Huckerby.

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