Half of the world’s population lacks access to information online. In our knowledge society, libraries provide access and opportunity for all Around the world, public access to information enables people to make informed decisions that can improve their lives. Communities that have access to timely and… Read More
Internet governance stakeholders got together and deliberated on solutions for connecting the world’s next billion users to the internet - public access in libraries, schools, and other public institutions topped the list. Read More
The internet offers an invaluable tool for achieving the key objective of libraries – providing equitable access to knowledge and information. Librarians have been quick to seize the opportunity, offering not only physical access, but also training and specific resources online that help users learn, enjoy and explore. At the European Dialogue on Internet Governance, IFLA representatives argued for policies and practices that support them in this role. Read More
IFLA issued a Position on Internet Governance in 2005 in connection with the second phase of WSIS in Tunisia. As WSIS enters a review period in the run up to its assessment by the UN General Assembly in 2015, the IFLA Governing Board endorsed a revised statement… Read More
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2015, with the theme ‘Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development,’ took place in João Pessoa, Brazil, from 10-13 November, with 2,400 onsite participants and additional remote participation. The barriers to increasing access to information as identified in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was a frequent focus of conversation. Read More
The 10th Internet Governance Forum takes place this week in João Pessoa at a time when Internet Governance experts continue to debate how best to shape the future of the Internet. IFLA is attending the IGF for the 8th time, and will bring… Read More
The IGF will be holding its 10th annual meeting in João Pessoa, Brazil, from 10 to 13 November 2015. The theme of the meetings will be “Evolution of Internet governance: Empowering sustainable development” inspired by the United Nations General Assembly Summit 2015 on adopting the… Read More
The 9th Internet Governance Forum takes place this week in Istanbul at a time when Internet Governance experts are debating how best to shape the future of the Internet. Read More