1、Development and Access to Information2024The International Federation of Library Associations andInstitutions(IFLA)is an international body representingthe interests of the library profession and working toimprove services worldwide.IFLA,as the global voice oflibraries,benefits from a strong members

2、hip,a vibrantprofessional community,and close collaboration withpartners.The Technology&Social Change Group(TASCHA)at theUniversity of Washington Information School explores therole of digital technologies in building more open,inclusive,and equitable societies.TASCHA is a nexus formultidisciplinary

3、 research whose work has helpedinternational organizations,governments,civil societyorganizations,and public libraries in the United States andmore than 50 other countries.Stichting IFLA Global Libraries Foundation(SIGL)is anindependent public benefit foundation established in2016.The objective of t

4、he foundation,which isexclusively charitable and educational,is to empowerlibraries to improve peoples lives and support growth ofsustainable societies.SIGL was established as a Stichting(foundation)to manage the legacy funding from Bill andMelinda Gates Global Libraries Programme.The purposeis to b

5、uild on over 10 years of work in the library field and“leave the library field strong.”We wish to offer particular thanks to the Bill&MelindaGates Foundation,whose generous support has madethis work possible.IFLA is grateful to Stichting IFLA Global Libraries,whosecontributions made IFLAs work on th

6、e report possible.Table of ContentsForeword by Vicki McDonald.4Foreword by Glria Prez-Salmern.5Introduction.6Executive Summary.10Data shows struggle to meet commitments in2030 Agenda.14The role of information and its contribution to development in AfricaDr Byamugisha Chapter.30The Role of Open Acces