On November 25, the ECLAC Library hosted a meeting that brought together regional representatives of IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) and various UN agencies. The objective of the meeting was to foster collaboration and exchange ideas on how libraries can contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmenthighlighting the work of the UN in Chile and the region.
The meeting was attended by representatives from ECLAC, FAO, UNESCO, the World Bank and the UN Resident Coordinator in Chile, who presented information resources, their efforts and perspectives on key topics such as open science, information and knowledge management.
“Libraries are centers of continuous learning, research, innovation and community participation. Access to information is crucial for sustainable development and inclusion,” said Javier Medina Vásquez, Deputy Executive Secretary, ECLAC.
“Disinformation is one of the greatest threats to sustainable development, our responsibility is not only to present the evidence with rigor, but also to understand how to communicate it effectively to combat this problem,” said María José Torres Macho, UN Resident Coordinator in Chile. .
A platform to strengthen collaboration
Highlighting the collaborative nature of the event, Wouter Schallier, Head of the Hernán Santa Cruz Library at ECLAC, stated: “We are pleased that the ECLAC Library can provide the space to facilitate these types of meetings and promote the exchange of ideas between the regional libraries and the UN. Libraries empower people by ensuring connectivity, access to information and promoting digital literacy. By enabling people to become informed digital citizens rather than mere consumers of information, libraries play a vital role in contributing to sustainable development.”
The meeting made it clear that libraries are not only guardians of knowledge, but also key agents to promote sustainable development and strengthen the alliances necessary to achieve it.
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