Appendix B
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAAS
American Association for the Advancement of Science
GNP
Gross national product
IP
Internet protocol
ISP
Internet service provider
LAN
Local-area network
NCS
Network Computer Services
NGO
Nongovernmental organization
NRC
National Research Council
POP
Point of presence
PTT
Post, Telephone and Telegraph (administration)
USAID
United States Agency for International Development