Building on responses from the library field around the world, we have prepared a draft response to the consultation launched by the United Nations on the Global Digital Compact. We welcome your comments and suggestions on the draft by 29 September. Read More
Libraries need to be at the heart of discussions around digital policies and internet governance. This is not just because of how much we depend on these in order to be able to do our jobs, but also because our profession brings unique perspectives and skills. To find out how this is happening in Italy, we talked to the Italian Library Association, who shared the below insights. Read More
Under the theme: 'People at the centre: envisioning a community-led internet that is inclusive, sustainable and trusted', the Asia-Pacific regional Internet Governance Forum brings together governments, business and other stakeholders to address key issues in how the internet is run. Read More
The United Nations is calling for inputs to its Global Digital Compact, a major new initiative which will shape its work on internet governance in the years to come. In order to prepare a response from the global library field, IFLA today launches a survey in order to bring together the insights, ideas and priorities. Deadline: 31 August. Read More
IFLA's Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee (SSA RDC), in partnership with Malawi Library Association, is participating in the Africa Internet Governance Forum, advocating for the role of libraries in ensuring a sustainable and inclusive digital society. The Forum takes place 19-20 July in Lilongwe, Malawi. Read More
To offer insights into how to get involved in Internet Governance matters in Europe, IFLA’s European Regional Division Committee and EuroDIG (European Dialogue on Internet Governance) organised a webinar and its recording is now available to watch. Read More
On 28 April, IFLA led a virtual session at the 2022 WSIS Forum, exploring innovative approaches to shared and public access for digital inclusion. Drawing on the experiences of public and community libraries, the workshop highlighted good practices and ways to maximise the impacts and reach of these services. Read More
A webinar of IFLA and EuroDIG (European Dialogue on Internet Governance), held on 28th April, at 11 am Central European Time (see what time this is for you), Read More
Addressing persistent digital divides remains a key priority in internet governance policy dialogues and initiatives. Libraries bring valuable solutions, practices and lessons learned to this discussion – and the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries (DC-PAL) continues to facilitate this learning and exchange within the Internet Governance Forum platforms. Read More
2021 was a busy year on the internet governance and digital policy scene – reflecting and aiming to catch up with fast-evolving practices and changes in the broader digital ecosystem. From digital skills support to e-learning, online safety awareness and facilitating access to e-government services, libraries continued to advocate and… Read More