Sharing information among non-governmental organizations

Information service and forum where voluntary agencies may exchange views and information on all matters and questions of common interest. Special studies and information projects. Exchange of ideas, experiences and cooperation on a regional and global scale.

1. Sophisticated communications systems have radically changed the role the NGOs play throughout the world. They need to broker information better. Some NGOs need training to use electronic networks effectively in political and technical work. Also more efforts should be made to promote communication with isolated regions of the world, offering timely information and links with other organizations that share common interests.

1. Providing a forum
2. Networking non-governmental organizations
3. Exchanging information

1. Providing information service to members

1. Strengthening role of NGOs
2. Improving access to information

1. Providing electronic networking
2. Informing about NGOs in cities

1. Withholding of information
2. Secrecy
3. Calculated delay in publication of documents

1. Communications in the Public Interest: Best Practices Toolkit