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samoa knowledge society initiative
The Samoa Knowledge Society Initiative is a rights based initiative that acknowledges the right to access to information to all Samoans contributing towards an enabling environment for enhanced digital development.
SAMOA DIGITAL LIBRARY
To provide access to information locally and globally through local and external links
LIFE LONG LEARNING LAB
To provide access to Open Education Resources (OERs)
OPEN ACCESS RESEARCH
To provide access to research
ABOUT
THE SAMOA KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY INITIATIVE PROJECT
PHASE 1
Enable the launch of the Knowledge Society Platform with immediate needs related to functionality being met and SIDS-to-SIDS learning exchange to begin
PHASE 2
To be determined by the results of Phase 1
Launch of the Samoa Knowledge Society Initiative
21 December – Apia, Samoa
The launching of the Samoa Knowledge Society Initiative on Friday 20th December 2019 at the National University of Samoa signifies the start of a knowledge movement across the country. In her remarks at the launch, the UN Resident Coordinator Simona Marinescu reiterated the value of “knowledge as the most empowering resource and it needs to be a public good readily available for everyone”.
STATUS OF DIGITIZATION IN SAMOA
A survey was conducted to find the status of digitization in Samoa. Here is a summary of the findings
KEY FINDINGS
Digitization
60% of the offices that responded already have digitization processes in place
Policies
19% of the offices with digitization processes have digitization policies
When did it start
Digitization began 10 years ago
Man power
Digitization is mainly carried out by ICT personnel
why digitize
The top reasons for digitization include increase access and saving space.
Contacts
- @samoaknowledgesociety
- @samoaknowledge
- +685 20772
- info@nus.edu.ws
