
The Information Program supports the following initiatives, which enable access to knowledge in poorer countries.
eIFL Consortium
Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL) is a network of national consortia of major libraries that negotiates, supports, and advocates for the wide availability of electronic resources to library users in lower-income countries.
Open Access Initiative
The Open Access Initiative aims to shift the publication of peer-reviewed research articles to an open-access basis.
Intellectual Property Reform and Open Knowledge
The Intellectual Property Reform and Open Knowledge Initiative aims to reduce barriers to access, production, and exchange of knowledge and knowledge-based goods.
East-East/South-South Translation Support
The Information Program provides limited and carefully targeted support for translations and publishing in two regions: the Arabic world, and Eastern Europe across the new “EU divide.”
