Libraries Networking for National
Development
Isidro Fernandez-AballiAdviser on Communication and Information for the [email protected]
. National Library of Jamaica
23 November 2007
IgnorancePoverty
MarginalizationExclusion
KnowledgeProsperityGlobalizationInclusion
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1. SOCIAL DIVIDE2. KNOWLEDGE DIVIDE3. DIGITAL DIVIDE
Divide World
WORLD “C”
60%Nada
WORLD “B”
26%
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WORLD “A”
14% INTERNET
Digital WorldMcLuhan Digital Village
CONSORTIUM
NETWORKS
Digital Libraries and Digital Repositories
Over twenty-five years ago, a panel of First-World meteorologists diagnosed global warming (Kolbert).
The increase in average temperatures, causing major glaciers to shrink and ocean levels to rise, is no longer a speculative model positioned far in the future, but a fact of present-day reality
World Digital Memory : 93%
Denying or refusing to accept such bad news will surely not fend off the consequences.
In a world where disaster hazards of all kinds seem to loom increasingly, we must value and provide special care for humankind’s documentary heritage, whether in letters, images, or zeroes and ones.
DIGITAL DEATH
UNESCO: focus on content
Enhanced UNESCO’s relevancein the information society
“Promote the free flow of ideas by word and image”
“Maintain, increase and spread knowledge”
UNESCO´s Mandate
About Knowledge Societies
Human Needs and Rights
Knowledge Societies
Pluralism
Human Needs and RightsHuman Needs and Rights
Knowledge SocietiesKnowledge Societies
PluralismEducation
Knowledge
Creation Dissemination UtilizationPreservation
Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge
1. Freedom of expression2. Universal access to information and
knowledge 3. Cultural and linguistic diversity, and 4. Quality education for all
About Knowledge Societies
KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY BASIC PRINCIPLES
Freedom of ExpressionRespect for Article 19 of UDHR, freedom of the press, freedom of speech on the Internet
Universal access to information and knowledge Infrastructure and connectivity; affordability; information literacy; know-how for use and development; education; free flow of information; public domain
Principles of Knowledge Societies
Cultural and linguistic diversityUnderstanding and respect for other cultures; plurality and diversity of content and languages; importance of locally relevant content
Quality education for allAccess to education as a fundamental right; education as a tool for combating illiteracy, marginalization, poverty and exclusion
Principles of Knowledge Societies
Living information
Building Knowledge Societies
Mandate and functions of UNESCO’s
IFAP Information for All Programme
Information for All Programme (IFAP):
Established in 2001Successor of General Information Programme
(PGI) & Intergovernmental Informatics Proramme (IIP)
Sister to Intergovernmental Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)
One of UNESCO’s 11 «intergovernmental programmes»
Uniqueness and influence of intergovernmental nature integrated by 26 Member States
Expert body Potential influence at national level using
local networks
Mandate and functions IFAP and Knowledge Societies
IFAP exists to be an advocate for all people on the wrong side of the information divide, whether they be in developed or developing countries. Of special concern are the needs of women, youth and the elderly, as well as persons with disabilities.
IFAP and Knowledge Societies
Intergovernmental CouncilFunction: guidance its planning
and implementationTwenty-six Member States of
UNESCO, elected by General Conference
Bi-annual meetingsBureau (1 President, 3 Vice-presidents, 3
Members, 1 Rapporteur)
Secretariat UNESCO, Information Society Division
Administrative Structure
Member States elected from 34st to end of 36nd session of the General Conference (2007-2011):
Member States elected from 33rd to end of 35th session of the General Conference (2005-2009):
Austria
France
Israel
Brazil
Grenada
Venezuela
DPR Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Viet Nam
Kenya
Nigeria
Côte D’Ivoire
Libya
Canada Germany Czech Republic Hungary Poland Jamaica China Malaysia Congo Ethiopia United Republic of Tanzania Egypt Sudan
promote international reflection and debate on the ethical, legal and societal challenges of the information society;
promote and widen access to information in the public domain through the organization, digitization and preservation of information;
support training, continuing education and lifelong learning in the fields of communication, information and informatics;
support the production of local content and foster the availability of indigenous knowledge through basic literacy and ICT literacy training;
promote the use of international standards and best practices in communication, information and informatics in UNESCO's fields of competence; and
promote information and knowledge networking at local, national, regional and international levels.
IFAP objectives
Establishing a framework for international co-operation and partnerships
Facilitating reflection and debate (Think tank function, upstream work)
Developing standards, methods and tools Creation IFAP National CommitteesPromoting networksActing as a Clearing House Initiating pilot projects
IFAP Methods & Tools
Support production of local contentFoster availability of indigenous knowledge
through basic literacy and information literacy training;
Promote use of international standards and best practices in communication, information and informatics
Promote information and knowledge networking at all levels
IFAP Actions
Area 1:Developing international,regional and nationalinformation policies
Area 4:
Developing informationprocessing and management tools and
systems
Area 5:Information technology for education, science, culture and communication
Area 2:Developing human resources and capabilities for the information age
Area 3:Strengthening institutions as gateways for information access
IFAP Areas of Action
www.unesco.org/webworld/ifap
CI OFFICES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SOCIETY IN THE CARIBBEAN DIVISION FOR
COMMUNICATION &INFORMATION
UNESCO OFFICE FORTHE CARIBBEAN
1. Promoting an enabling environment for freedom of expression and freedom of information
2. Fostering universal access to information and the development of infostructures
3. Promoting the development of free, independent and pluralistic media and community participation in sustainable development through community media
4. Strengthening the role of communication and information in fostering mutual understanding, peace and reconciliation, particularly in open and post-conflict areas Information Literacy
Four Main Line of Action
Promoting an enabling environment for freedom of expression and freedom of information
WPFD 2008 Launching of Caribbean Media Summit on the " Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME)"
WPFD 2009 Caribbean Media Summit: "Toward Harmonising Freedom of the Press and Broadcasting Legislation in the Caribbean"
Fostering universal access to information and the development of infostructures Strategic alliance with ECLAC and ITU to follow up WSIS Action Plan,
prepared by ECLAC, ELAC 2010 and strengthen INFOLAC participation in the process.
Identification, preservation and access of Latin American and the Caribbean heritage collections in the framework of MOW programme.
Promoting Caribbean information, preservation and access initiatives (Caribbean Digital Library Initiative, Caribbean e-Librarian Iniitiative and Caribbean IFAP National Committees)
Production and distribution of INFOLAC's quarterly journal (volumes 21 and 22 ) and INFOLAC/MOWLAC website (http://infolac.ucol.mx)
Promoting the development of free, independent and pluralistic media and community participation in sustainable development through community media Strengthening of the Caribbean Network of Media/ Information Literacy
Clubs Strengthening of the Caribbean Internet Radio Portal (CIRP)
Strengthening of the Caribbean Network of Young Journalists dealing with specific sustainable development areas.
Promoting values of free, independent and pluralistic media and community participation for development among Latin America and the Caribbean young people by improving Caribbean participation in the Youth Portals (www.joveneslac.org and www.youthlac.org)
Promoting the adaptation of Model Journalism Curricula in Caribbean institutions.
Strengthening the role of communication and information in fostering mutual understanding, peace and reconciliation, particularly in open and post-conflict areas
Behaviour Change Communication for Crime Mitigation through Community Mulitmedia Centres.
Promoting Preservation of Caribbean Indigenous and Endangered Languages
Support to set up information literacy clubs in schools and facilitate the participation of students from Jamaica in the Caribbean Network of Information Literacy Clubs
Creation of the Caribbean Internet Radio Portal (CIRP) with ROOTS FM and Container Project in Jamaica playing lead roles;
SOME ON-GOING PROJECTS IN JAMAICA
Prison Radio Network Setting up of to facilitate prisoner rehabilitation and promote reintegration
into society in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services (Ministry of Security). This is being done for the First time in the Caribbean. Results when completed: 200 Inmates and officers trained in broadcasting and communications and
related multimedia skills; Improved morale, as a significant part of the inmate population will be engaged
on a daily basis in something meaningful and positive; DCS monthly newspaper established and articles produced and published; A Guide on the use of mass media for rehabilitation in correctional facilities of
the Caribbean; Training manual (CD or on Internet) on community broadcasting, tailored to
penal communities; This manual can be used to share the experiences with other institutions within and outside Jamaica; local content developed (radio programmes and digital stories)
National Workshop on ICT in Education ToolkitIn collaboration with the Ministries of
Education and Technology; This will be linked to the EduVision 2007, 3rd International Conference on Teacher Education and Technology, December 4-7 2007;
Strengthen of the Caribbean Indigenous and Endangered Language Website in collaboration with the Jamaica language Unit of the
University of the West Indies; Authoritative documentation of 28 indigenous and
endangered languages; Increased awareness of and importance of preserving
Caribbean indigenous languages;Over 30 Caribbean indigenous communities benefiting
from access to information on other indigenous languages; Website: Caribbean Indigenous Languages
Strengthening of networking among media professionals through the development of an online Caribbean Media and Communication
Resource Centre (CARIMAC.COM). An online resource centre and clearing house for owners, managers
and practitioners in the Caribbean media and communication industry.
Development of a comprehensive Caribbean Media Directory (CMD)
The online resource centre will include: an online trade journal; searchable, dynamic database of media and communication companies; training modules (in audio, video and print formats); online access to CARIMAC research and instructional materials; a repository of relevant research papers and policy documents, including conference papers, reports and industry presentations, codes of conduct, relevant legislation
Examples of some results achieved
4 Caribbean inscriptions on the International Memory of the World (MOW) Register
DEREK WALCOTT
CLR JAMES
ERIC WILLIAMS
Barbados - Documentary Heritage of Enslaved Peoples of the Caribbean
25. Book in print in English and
Spanish
26. MITIGATING DISASTER. A Strategic Guide to Risk Management in Heritage Collections.
• Book and CD Rom in
English and Spanish
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