About Access to Knowledge
The Information Program supports initiatives which enhance access to the knowledge-based public goods that underpin open societies, especially in disadvantaged parts of the world.
Consumers in the Information Society
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 8, 2012
This event, organized by Open Society grantee Consumers International, addresses questions raised by digital technologies about a fair intellectual property regime that fosters access to knowledge.
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Intellectual Property Reform
The Intellectual Property Reform Initiative aims to reduce barriers to access, production, and exchange of knowledge and knowledge-based goods.
Open Access Initiative
The Open Access initiative aims to shift the publication of peer-reviewed research articles to an open-access basis and to promote public access to publicly funded research.
Open Educational Resources
This initiative aims to make educational resources freely available by enabling inclusive and participatory pedagogy based on open source learning materials.
Open Science
The Open Science initiative aims to explore the potential of open approaches to the scientific research process, beyond publication of final results.
Open Access to Law
This project supports access to case law and statutes in developing and transition countries through the establishment of legal information institutes.
eIFL.net
Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net) 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.
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