The Observatory on the Information Society monitors the impact of globalization on knowledge societies through the collection of pertinent information and observing trends.
UNESCO, through its Communication and Information Program, plays a major role in the efforts of the United Nations system to support the creation of an international information society. This portal is a part of UNESCO's effort. It provides a wealth or resources to a global community of interest. It also provides links to UNESCO sponsored Regional Observatories for:
* AfricaThis is one of five major sections of UNESCO's Webworld portal. The others are:
* Arab States
* Asia/Pacific
* Latin America / Caribbean
* Portuguese Speaking Countries
* The UNESCO Libraries Portal (which gives access to websites of library institutions around the world. It serves as an international gateway to information for librarians and library users and international co-operation in this area.)
* The UNESCO Archives Portal (which gives access to websites of archival institutions around the world. It is also a gateway to resources related to records and archives management and international co-operation in this area.)
* The UNESCO Free Software Portal (which gives access to documents and websites which are references for the Free Software/Open Source Technology movement. It is also a gateway to resources related to Free Software.) and
* The WebWorld Portals Discussion Forum (that is the place to discuss various topics related to Libraries, Archives, Information Society, Free and Open Source Software and as well to provide feedback on and to discuss all aspects of WebWorld Portals.)
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