World Cities Day 2019 focuses on the fact that to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, it will be necessary to succeed in cities, where more than half of the world’s population lives. Cities, in concentrating people, can also concentrate both opportunities and problems. They can be places where new […]
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The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) has released its model copyright law. ARIPO it aims to support the work of intellectual property (IP) teams across Africa, through both country-specific capacity building, and regional-level reports and guidance. Its 19 Member States come primarily from English-speaking Africa (with some exceptions), and […]
Read full post…When someone makes a judgement, they tend to care about what other people think. This is why, when you buy a book, there are usually quotes from reviewers. Or when you look for products online, other customers’ views are provided. We naturally tend to want to agree with other people! […]
Read full post…World Development Information Day may not be the best-known date on the international calendar. First celebrated in 1972, it was the result of a UN General Assembly Resolution which recognised the importance of information, both in raising awareness of development challenges, and in providing the tools to respond to them. […]
Read full post…Advocacy is about creating empathy. It is important to make the person you are talking with imagine what supporting the library will mean. Not just in terms of statistics or specifics, but in terms of how the lives of communities and their members will change. Or, of course, to imagine […]
Read full post…The activities surrounding this year’s European Day of Conservation-Restoration seek to highlight key themes in the preservation of cultural heritage: sustainability, authenticity, awareness, and access. These are not only important in preservation, but also resonate with the core tenets of an informed and participatory society. This blog will touch on […]
Read full post…Libraries worldwide, with their mission to deliver equitable access to knowledge and education, have an important role to play to ensure that girls enjoy their fundamental rights and have more opportunities to realise their full potential. Many libraries organise or participate in different initiatives to empower girls in their communities – here are some examples of the work they do.
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