7 min. read. Open knowledge can be described as information that is accessible, reusable, and shareable without constraints. It possesses legal and technological attributes that allow it to be accessed by anyone, anywhere, and at any time. The internet, in particular, has played a crucial role in strengthening and expanding this concept. Its ability to facilitate swift and … [Read more...] about Open knowledge: Definition, Tools, and Resources
The Legacy of the Superheroes of Development
5 min. read. Superheroes of Development is much more than a contest. It's recognition for the work of teams that have faced complex challenges, fought to make a positive impact on the development of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and aimed to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people. It's about seeking the lessons that emerge from executing … [Read more...] about The Legacy of the Superheroes of Development
ConectaLAC: Responding to the Triple Challenge with a Network Logic for Connectivity
5 min. read. Today the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) presented the first region-wide data analytics mapping tool for digital connectivity across 26 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The tool, known as the ConectaLAC platform, will help governments and investors identify digital connectivity gaps and … [Read more...] about ConectaLAC: Responding to the Triple Challenge with a Network Logic for Connectivity
Digital Accessibility: A Starter’s Guide
7 min. read. Digital accessibility is a term that carries profound significance in our increasingly connected world. At its heart, digital accessibility ensures that digital content, such as websites, applications, and electronic documents, are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. But the term isn’t just about inclusivity for the disabled … [Read more...] about Digital Accessibility: A Starter’s Guide
Diversity in scholarly journals: three recommendations from DOAJ
5 min. read. The problems of exclusion and biases in science have occupied the debates on scientific publishing for some time now. However, the most recent approaches to open science agree that diversity should be at the forefront of policies for producing, disseminating, and using scientific knowledge. The predominance of the Global North countries in the publication of … [Read more...] about Diversity in scholarly journals: three recommendations from DOAJ