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Explore the history, barriers, and initiatives of data sharing through ICSU's roles, specialized bodies, and key statistics on media usage. Learn about the importance of the free flow of information and global efforts toward a new international information order.
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The Limits and Barriersto Data Sharing Roger Pfister ICSU CFRS Swiss Academy of Sciences
A bit of history Non-Aligned Movement (1961) => New International Economic Order => New International Information Order UNESCO General Conference, Nairobi (1976) => “free flow of information”
A few statistics (1) Daily newspapers per 1’000 habitants UN Statistical Yearbook; UNESCO Statistical Yearbook.
A few statistics (2) TV receivers per 1’000 habitants UNESCO Statistical Yearbook.
A few statistics (3) Radio receivers per 1’000 habitants UNESCO Statistical Yearbook.
A few statistics (4) Internet users http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
ICSU’s role • Specialised bodies • International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications INASP • Committee on Data for Science and Technology CODATA • World Data System WDS • Strategic Coordinating Committee on Data and Information SCCID http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
ICSU’s role • Regular Structure • Committee on Freedom and Responsibility in the conduct of Science CFRS • Regional Offices: Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Asia & Pacific http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm