Information for All Programme
The Information for All Programme (IFAP), created in 2001, is a unique UNESCO intergovernmental programme that supports Member States in fostering equitable societies through promoting universal access to information and knowledge for sustainable development.
In the context of the challenges of fast-growing digital technologies and in order to tackle the complex issues of global digital divides, IFAP reaffirms its critical mission to harness information as a public good, as set out in IFAP Strategic Plan 2023-2029, and to contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
The 12th session of the Intergovernmental Council for the Information for All Programme adopted the IFAP Strategic Plan (2023-2029) available here.
Our Priorities
focuses on the value of information for addressing development issues.
empowers people in all walks of life to seek, evaluate, use and create information.
strengthens universal access to information by preserving libraries, archives, museums.
covers the ethical, legal and societal aspects of the applications of ICT.
encompasses issues surrounding availability, accessibility and affordability of information.
is a key determinant for the extent to which one can participate in the knowledge societies.
OLD- IFAP Secretary Mr. Guilherme Canela’s address to the 6th AI4IA Conference
UNESCO re-affirmed its commitment to information as a public good and inclusive AI Development.
Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi, Director of UNESCO’s Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation and the IFAP Secretary, presents his welcome remarks to the 6th AI4IA Conference in commemorating International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI),highlighting UNESCO’s activities promoting inclusive and ethical digital policies. He places the spotlight on the Information for All Programme (IFAP)’s achievement in implementing its 2023–2029 Strategic Plan, and the findings of the IFAP Issue Briefs—including governance of quantum technologies, Global challenges for Information Accessibility, and increasing restrictions to environmental data access. He concludes by encouraging further engagement of IFAP partners to advance UNESCO efforts to promote digital inclusion.
Cordel Green Discusses Media Resilience after Hurricane Melissa
While providing food, water, and shelter is the immediate priority following a natural disaster, Mr. Cordel Green, Chair of IFAP's Information Accessibility Working Group, highlights why access to information is an equally critical need. Following the destructive impact of Hurricane Melissa on media institutions in western Jamaica, UNESCO partnered with the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, of which Mr. Green is also the Executive Director, to survey the damage and strengthen local communication. UNESCO also provided emergency equipment to radio broadcasters in the affected areas to support them in delivering critical information to persons in these areas.
Our Collaborators
(58.8% women) from 8 different countries developed digital literacy skills in 2021
and 200,000 books digitized in Sri Lanka in 2023
News
- 6th annual Global AI4IA conference scheduled for Sunday (Jamaica Observer; 26 September 2025)
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- Information Accessibility Workshop at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
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- Celebrating Legal Excellence: Winning the India UK Achiever's Award 2024 - Samr…
- BTU continues its strong commitment towards stronger information societies
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