From 6th to 10th March, the Global Knowledge Conference is taking place in Malaysia. This 'watershed' conference will focus on empowerment, access, & governance as it's main themes. It aims to produce a 3 year action plan, complete with financial & political commitments. We are using this section of the website to bring you relevant papers and news from the conference.

More info on GKII from: www.globalknowledge.org

Robert Mansell - Note for the GK Women’s Forum Building Knowledge Societies:
Digital Divide or Development Opportunity?

Sarita Ranchod - Information Communication Technologies for women’s equality: Access and ‘Empowerment’ issues - an NGO perspective

Najat Rochdi: Comments on Dr Martin Khor presentation

Professor Swasti Mitter: Women in Knowledge Societies