Summary: "International scientific cooperation in the 21st century is growing at a spectacular rate, but because the structure emerges from the decisions of scientists to collaborate, it is largely invisible to the outside observer. Scientists in developing countries are often
The International Institute of Educational Pl anning (IIEP) Virtual Institute (VI) offers training through the use of information and communication technologies. Created in 1994, the VI was developed to contribute to the capacity building of Ministries of Education and institutions
This interest group of the American Library Association serves as a clearinghouse of sustainable community-based library projects in developing areas of the world. This group seeks to mobilize the power of ALA librarians to raise awareness of and make significant
The Communication Policy Research South (CPRsouth) conference on "Transformation Strategies for Telecom Operators", will take place from December 5-7, 2008 in Beijing, China. CPRsouth3 will offer researchers an opportunity to discuss their research on ICT regulation and policy in the
is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1927 at an international conference, it now has
LIRNEasia training courses provide cutting-edge, policy-relevant knowledge presented by reflective practitioners, addressing the most pressing regulatory issues and drawing from ongoing research. The course is designed to enhance the strategic thinking of a select group of senior decision makers in
CSE's mission is to promote excellence in the communication of scientific information. CSE's purpose is to serve members in the scientific, scientific publishing, and information science communities by fostering networking, education, discussion, and exchange and to be an authoritative resource
INASP was established by the International Council for Science (ICSU) in 1992, as a direct response to a study on how to meet the information needs of scientists in the developing world. INASP operated within the legal entity of ICSU
In this blog from Enrique Mendizabal at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), he notes that: "Think tanks like ODI have traded successfully for decades on creating and sharing specialised knowledge by hot-housing groups of smart people. But they may not
