Egypt's Information Portal (EIP) , since its launch in June 2003 by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), has been one of its knowledge instruments for disseminating and providing data and information that of concern to Egyptian citizens, and a mirror image of life in Egypt. The Portal has become a main source, which reflects developments in the country, as well as a channel for societal communication, interacting and identifying the society's needs and perception on important issues.