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An IFLA first: BSLA workshop in Saudia Arabia delivered by videoconference

  Following the first regional train-the-trainers workshop for Arab-Speaking countries in March 2011, a number of cascade activities have taken place. Two highlights of these activities...

News - 29 February 2012 (created)

Tagged: Associations, Building Strong Library Associations, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme)

The role of Information Technology in defeating the Arab regimes: Facebook 2-0 Arab Presidents

A brand new FAIFE Spotlight is now available and awaits to be read through! It offers a comprehensive analysis of the situation in Egypt and Tunisia in January 2011 and the role of...

News - 31 March 2011 (created)

Tagged: Egypt, Freedom of expression, Freedom of information, Tunisia, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

The role of Information Technology in defeating the Arab regimes: Facebook 2-0 Arab Presidents

[PDF] In January 2011, Arab countries and the entire world followed what happened in Tunisia and Egypt. Two Arabic regimes were step down in the same month. On January 14, 2011; the Tunisian...

Publication - 29 March 2011 (created)

Tagged: Access to information, Access to knowledge, Egypt, Publications, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

The Destruction of a Public Library is a Blow Felt by All

Message from Thomas W. Galante, CEO, Queens Library:  Let's show the world that libraries have a heart and can unite to help the Egyptian people rebuild their public...

News - 9 March 2011 (created)

Tagged: Announcement, Cultural heritage, Disaster relief, Egypt

Exclusive: FAIFE Committee member’s report from Egypt!

It's an honour to share with you the direct diary from Dr. Shawky Salem, a member of the FAIFE Committee from Egypt. Shawky's report of the last 18 days makes compelling reading, I urge...

News - 12 February 2011 (created)

Tagged: Announcement, Cultural heritage, Egypt, Freedom of expression, Freedom of information, FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)

IFLA Senior Policy Advisor reports from the Internet Governance Forum, Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt

IFLA's  Senior Policy Advisor will be attending the 4th Internet Governance Forum taking place November 15-18 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The theme of this year's Forum is 'Internet Governance...

News - 13 November 2009 (created)

Tagged: Access to information, Capacity building, Egypt, Internet access, Internet governance, Policy

Workshop: Intercultural Moderation & Cultural Management

10-21 January 2010, Alexandria, Egypt Call for application In a globalised world international business and culture related events become more vital to professional success and are often a...

News - 22 October 2009 (created)

Tagged: Communication, Egypt

Platinum Award for the Young People's Library from Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt

The Young People's Library at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt achieved the Platinum award (1st Level ) in the International CyberFair competition that are described as the largest educational...

News - 12 August 2009 (created)

Tagged: Children, Egypt, Libraries for Children and Young Adults