Article(print)1988

The Role of UNESCO in International Scientific Communication

In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Volume 495, p. 84-94

Tocatlian, Jacques

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Abstract

By its constitution, UNESCO is concerned with information matters. Under UNISIST & the General Information Program, it assists the flow of scientific & technical information across national boundaries, facilitates access to published information & data, & enhances member states' capacity to store, exchange, & use information needed for their development. The main thrust of UNESCO's action is along five lines: development of internationally agreed upon methods, standards, & tools to facilitate systems interconnection & exchange of information; application of new technologies & creation of databases; establishment of regional cooperative schemes, information programs, & networks; support for the creation of national information policies & infrastructures; & development of specialized labor. HA

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