Libraries and the Digital Environment in 2021: Survey
A new IFLA survey gathers insights on the state of libraries in the digital ecosystem in 2021. Read More
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- 05 August 2021
- By: anonymous
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- 18 September 2019
Don’t Stop Half Way: IFLA Submits Input to 2018 Review of WSIS Progress
IFLA has answered the UN’s call for contributions on progress towards WSIS Action Lines and Targets. This process makes connecting all libraries to the internet a key priority. IFLA’s response highlights welcome recognition of the potential of libraries, but also worrying legal trends. Read More
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- 19 December 2018
- By: anonymous
IFLA welcomes the Outcome Document of the WSIS+10 Review
The Outcome Document reaffirms the commitment to the vision of the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) to build a people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented Information Society. Read More
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- 17 December 2015
- By: anonymous
What has been going on at the World Summit for the Information Society (WSIS)?
IFLA has been involved in the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) since its foundation at the 2003 Geneva Summit which defined the 11 Action Lines. This year we have continued our active engagement and so far it has been a busy year as 2015 also… Read More
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- 09 November 2015
- By: anonymous
WSIS Forum 2015: Continue to prioritize ICTs for Sustainable Development
IFLA attended the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2015, held in Geneva from 25–29 May. Read More
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- 03 June 2015
- By: anonymous
IFLA co-signs Statement on the occasion of the 18th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
From 4 – 8 May 2015 the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is meeting in Geneva to comment on the assessment of the progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of WSIS. As this is the last meeting of CSTD before… Read More
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- 07 May 2015
- By: anonymous
WSIS+10 outcome documents recognise role of libraries
The role of libraries in providing access to information, the importance of cultural heritage, public access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the need for media and information literacy skills were among the recommendations included in a series of documents released… Read More
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- 17 June 2014
- By: anonymous
IGF Bali 2013 – video and transcripts of IFLA sessions
Here you can find the videos and transcripts of all sessions IFLA was involved in during the 2013 Internet Governance Forum. Read More
- News
- 01 November 2013
- By: anonymous
Looking back on IFLA’s participation in the 8th Internet Governance Forum, Bali
Last week IFLA was represented at the 8th Internet Governance Forum in Bali, Indonesia, where the libraries’ perspective on intellectual property, free trade, access to information for disadvantaged peoples, net neutrality, human rights and development was contributed to a number of panels. Read More
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- 29 October 2013
- By: anonymous