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Update on IFLA’s Work on Sustainable Development – June 2020

Despite the lock-down, IFLA has continued its work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This update provides an overview of activities and resources over the past months, especially around Voluntary National Reviews, High-Level Political Forum, Development Accelerators, UN75, Culture and the SDGs, Library Data, Homelessness, Access to Justice, Open Government and more! Read More

  • News
  • 16 June 2020
  • By: anonymous

Message from RSCAO Chair

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well! The world is facing unprecedented challenges in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused severe damages to human lives and disruptions to our daily life and work. Libraries are no exception. The impact on our global and regional library world is enormous. Read More

  • News
  • 23 April 2020
  • By: Tina Yang, Chair, IFLA Regional Standing Committee of Asia and Oceania

গ্রন্থাগারসমূহ জাতিসংঘের সমগ্র ২০৩০ কর্মসূচীর অগ্রগতি করতে পারে

The inclusion of libraries and access to information in national and regional development plans will contribute to meeting the global United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In support of this goal, IFLA has published a booklet “Access and Opportunity for All: How Libraries contribute to the United Nations 2030… Read More

  • Resources
  • 07 April 2020

A Clear Contribution: Libraries Engage at African SDG Forum

Libraries were well represented at the African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development on 24-27 February. Through formal sessions, intense advocacy and a successful side-event, library speakers underlined the message that libraries – and access to information – are essential for development. Read More

  • News
  • 06 March 2020
  • By: anonymous