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About the Information Program
The Information Program promotes the equitable deployment of knowledge and communications resources—providing access to content, tools, and networks—for civic empowerment and effective democratic governance.  more

Conceiving an International Instrument on Limitations and Exceptions to Copyright
May 6, 2008
This study, supported by OSI's Information Program, examines policy options and modalities for framing a new international instrument on limitations and exceptions to copyright. more

Visualizing Information for Advocacy: An Introduction to Information Design
January 2008
This OSI-supported manual is aimed at helping NGOs and advocates strengthen campaigns and projects by communicating vital information with greater impact.  more

OSI Stories: Open Access to Scientific Research—Sharing Information, Saving Lives
January 28, 2008
OSI is working to help create online access to scholarly publications free of charge, so that anyone can read full texts and use them for any lawful purpose.  more

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Info-Activism Camp: Tools and Tactics for Digital Advocacy
India
February 19, 2009
The OSI-supported Info-Activism Camp brings together rights advocates from the global South with technologists, designers, and activists to share skills, tools, and tactics in digital advocacy.  more

What Is “Open Education” and What Does It Mean for the Future of Learning? What Role Can Australia Play?
Brisbane, Australia
September 23, 2008
The Open Access to Knowledge Law Project of Queensland University of Technology & ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation are holding a free seminar with leading experts, including OSI's Melissa Hagemann.  more

Access to Knowledge Conference (A2K3)
Geneva International Conference Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
September 8, 2008
This event, suppported by OSI, will bring together hundreds of decision-makers and experts on global knowledge to discuss the urgent need for policy reforms.  more

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