Secretary General & CEO IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions). Passionate internationalist. Views my own
The Hague & London
Joined December 2009
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Join us in Brisbane for #IIFS24! We have some amazing speakers!
With just over 70 days to go, dive into the #IIFS programme for full details on keynote and speaker sessions and much more as our programme grows richer by the week!
Learn more about #IIFS24 Speakers and you bit.ly/3S9bT7S
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We're happy to announce the website launch of the IFLA Information Futures Summit in Brisbane, Australia! Hosted by IFLA President Vicki McDonald, under the theme "Stronger Together" from 30 Sept to 2 Oct 2024 bit.ly/3S4lTOA
#StrongerTogether #IFLAEvents #IIFS24 #IIFS
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Thank you @IFLA #Volunteers! You are amazing!
🌟 Gratitude in motion to IFLA's volunteers on #IVD2023! 🙌✨ A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, our cornerstone— your dedication means the world!
#InternationalVolunteerDay
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We're thrilled to build on our great existing work with @uclg_org!
#libraries have too much to contribute to inclusive, caring, sustainable urbanisation strategies, wherever they are
We look forward to working together to realise this potential
✨️At the #UCLGCultureSummit @uclg_org and @IFLA sign an MoU to reinforce cooperation in areas related to cultural and information policies in the framework of the 2030 agenda 📚#Listen2Cities
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✨️At the #UCLGCultureSummit @uclg_org and @IFLA sign an MoU to reinforce cooperation in areas related to cultural and information policies in the framework of the 2030 agenda 📚#Listen2Cities
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How and where have you used the #IFLAStrategy 2019-2024?
Only two 2⃣ days left to complete our first Strategy pulse survey to help shape discussions by our Governing Board in December!
bit.ly/473HQU4
💡 Thinking caps on! We need your input to prepare the Governing Board's first discussions on the IFLA Strategy 2024-2029
Respond to our four quick surveys between now and December— the first survey is now open for feedback until 3 November! bit.ly/473HQU4
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@IFLA President Vicki McDonald @coffeemiss presents @IFLA work in support of the #SDGs & SDG stories on library map of the world at #ICACongressAbuDhabi2023 re sustainable development in the cultural heritage and information field.
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.@FelicitasHeyne @audiopediaorg makes a clear and powerful case for the right to knowledge, and the need to find solutions for providing it, adapted to the needs of people
Also the mission of the world's >2.8 #libraries!
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Maybe #libraries aren't mentioned in the #2030Agenda, they are a key to achieving success, bringing openness, resources and human capital to the table.
They are among the most effective, efficient tools we have for delivery
@AlejSanta @BCNArgentina at #SDGActionWeekend
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Alejandro Encinas Nájera @SE_mx highlights the role of Voluntary Local Reviews in focusing attention, and collaboration on helping lift people out of poverty and deliver on wider #sustainabledevelopment
#libraries should be at the table!
#SDGActionWeekend
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Sharon Memis @ifla calls on all players in the knowledge ecosystem to be as creative in how they think about working with #libraries are in finding ways to make a positive difference for the communities they serve
@UNSDSN event at #SDGActionWeekend
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.@AminaJMohammed calls for a collaborative, inclusive, principles-based approach to digital questions, focused on how they can support #sustainabledevelopment at #SDGdigital
#libraries are key to the #digitalinclusion agenda, as last-mile connectivity, content & skill providers
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.@AlejSanta @BCNArgentina highlights how #libraries are places of security for democratic societies, as relevant as ever even in the digital age
@IIDEA_UN #SDGSummit #DemocracyDay event
Good luck to the new Governing Board! I, along with the rest of the IFLA HQ Team, look forward to working with you over the next 2 years.
IFLA’s new Governing Board 2023-25 met for the first time the day after #WLIC2023 closed.
Under the chairship of IFLA’s new president, Vicki McDonald @coffeemiss, it was an opportunity to plan & identify priorities for the coming two years.
Read more: bit.ly/45zZPBi
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So much achieved, so much still to come!
The mid-term report on our work with #SIGL on the @gatesfoundation Legacy Grant highlights examples of the careers and lives changed over the last few years.
Read more here bit.ly/45rkIyx, and pick up your copy at #WLIC2023!
ALT Text: Strengthening the field, changing lives - mid-term report on the Legacy Grant. Image, vertical bars in blue, olive, yellow, brown and pink
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IFLA Expresses Concern for #Sudan, Urges an End to Library Destruction and Looting.
#SudanCrisis
Read the statement: bit.ly/3pty11r
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Thank you @CanadianPM @JustinTrudeau for taking the time to speak about @commschols
We @The_ACU welcome @Canada support for #QECS and look forward to further expanding mobility opportunities to support development and strengthen global network through scholarships
#CHOGM2022
Delighted to attend #CHOGM22 ceremony & @PScotlandCSG reception for @The_ACU, deputising for @DrJoannaNewman
I spoke with CW govt leaders about how ACU brings 500+ unis together to tackle global challenges-driving development & prosperity, and shared impact of @commschols #QECS
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It was lovely to meet you @AminaJMohammed at yesterdays #CHOGM2022 reception, and to speak about how @The_ACU @IAU_AIU and @auf_org collectively represent global higher education within @UN and @UNESCO
Look forward to working further together, including @TransformingEdu in Sept!
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We’re welcoming guests, partners and members to the ACU's @CHOGM2022 Evening Reception & #PEBL West Africa launch event with @dfat, celebrating higher education's contribution to #SustainableDevelopment! #CHOGM2022
