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Support for Libraries as Drivers of Development Grows at United Nations

23 July 2019

    At the 2019 High Level Political Forum, governments, UN officials and civil society representatives heard about the ways in which libraries can deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. Through two side-events, participation in a Voluntary National Review, and interventions in other sessions, IFLA’s team, including the President and Secretary-General, spoke up for our institutions.

    SET Programs at WLIC in Athens Greece

    21 July 2019

      Session 234 LIS Education Role in Libraries Dialogue: Changes Start Here Wednesday, August 28, 2019 13:45 - 15:45 held in Trianti. ---------------------- Session 275 LIS Education in Developing Countries: Challenges and Trends - Thursday, August 29, 2019 13:45 - 15:45 held in MC 3

      Knowledge Partners for Sustainable Development: IFLA Joins SDG 17 Event at United Nations

      18 July 2019

        The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals place a strong emphasis on partnerships, within and across countries. These, the UN argues, are essential for spreading ideas, reducing inequalities within and across countries and improving the effectiveness of development policies. Libraries are well suited to participate in and support these partnerships, as was made clear in an event held at the UN Library on 16 July.