This article welcomes a new Abierto al Público series focused on taxonomy as a key element for successful knowledge management. It provides structure, consistency, and promotes common understanding. A taxonomy is an organization structure that consists of a set of term lists (controlled vocabularies) that are used to classify or tag content (e.g. documents, data, etc.) … [Read more...] about Introducing Taxonomy Matters
Knowledge Management
Amplifying access to knowledge: evolving our Publications Catalog using generative artificial intelligence
At Abierto al Público, for many years we’ve been convinced that natural language processing is essential for successful knowledge management in the digital age. When ChatGPT started gaining widespread attention last year, and other LLMs (Large Language Models) were made widely accessible, we had lots of ideas about how to use them. In support of the IDB’s Institutional … [Read more...] about Amplifying access to knowledge: evolving our Publications Catalog using generative artificial intelligence
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
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