The Development and Access to Information Report now available in Spanish
The Development and Access to Information report, a TASCHA and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) project, has been released in Spanish. The report, officially launched at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on July 17, 2017, explores how …
Maria Garrido to speak on panel “Innovation and inter-connectivity for social development”
This year the United Nation’s Commission for Social Development has recognized the topic “Towards sustainable and resilient societies: Innovation and inter-connectivity for social development” as an emerging issue for 2018. TASCHA researcher Maria Garrido was invited to join the …
TASCHA celebrates World Development Information Day
“Information and communications technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges, particularly in the context of globalization, and can foster economic growth, competitiveness, access to information and knowledge, poverty eradication and social …
El Webinar Desarrollo y Acceso a Informacion disponible en linea
A principios de esta semana, la IFLA organizó un webinar donde se discutió los principales hallazgos del reporte “Desarrollo y Acceso a Información”. El reporte fue elaborado en una colaboración entre IFLA y TASCHA y demuestra las diferentes formas en las que el acceso significativo a la …
Development and Access to Information Webinar available online
Earlier this week the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) hosted a webinar discussing the recent report, Development and Access to Information. The report was produced through a partnership between IFLA and TASCHA, and demonstrates how access to information …
Mind the (information) gap: Making the case for action by governments
Just days before the full launch of the Development and Access to Information (DA2I) 2017 Report, participants at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) had a first glimpse at its findings on Tuesday11 July. TASCHA’s Maria Garrido, alongside Donna Scheeder (President, IFLA), …
Making development smart & inclusive: Launch of the Development and Access to Information (DA2I) report coming soon
Everyone Can Develop, But Not Without Access to Information Ten years ago, Oxfam launched a successful campaign based on the proverb: ‘Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.’ The idea is an easy one to understand – sustainable solutions …
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The theme for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2017 is “Big Data for Big Impact,” with an emphasis on the role advanced analysis can play in development goals. At TASCHA, our work explores this crucial space where decisions resulting in major social change and …
Girls in ICT Day 2017: Education as a foundation for opportunity
The Girls in ICT initiative from ITU is celebrating it’s 6th annual Girls in ICT Day. The initiative is working towards creating “a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider careers in the growing field of ICTs, enabling both girls and technology …
TASCHA project will highlight the role of libraries and access to information in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Access to information is a critical tenet of successful community and international development, and in many places around the world, public libraries play a vital role in providing access that is universally and freely available. With this in mind, the Technology & Social Change Group …