GRID infrastructures as catalysts for development on e-Science: experiences in the Mediterranean

The digital gap prevents today in many parts of the world the diffusion of e-Science which is considered as one of the key enablers of progress and development in the 21st Century. On the other hand, investing in e-Infrastructures is the key for a long-term growth and changes in the Society in developing Countries. The paper discusses this topic and provides some details about the EUMEDGRID Project experience in the Mediterranean area.