Vers les sociétés du savoir : rapport mondial de l'UNESCO.

xii, 237 pages ; 28 cm.

9789231040009 electronic
9789232040008

C 336 UNESCO.V

This book distinguishes between knowledge societies and the information society. While the information society is based on technological breakthroughs, knowledge societies "encompass broader social, ethical and political dimensions." The Report focuses in particular on the foundations on which knowledge societies that will optimize sustainable human development are constructed. The Report analyzes the increasingly important role played by knowledge in economic growth and advances that it can serve as a new springboard for development in the countries of the South. It also presents a detailed analysis of the factors blocking the access of many countries to the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies, especially the growing digital divide and restrictions on freedom of expression. Finally, it makes a series of recommendations to improve the situation.

Sommaire : 1. De la société de l'information aux sociétés du savoir; 2. Sociétés en réseaux, savoirs et nouvelles technologies; 3. Les sociétés apprenantes; 4. Vers l'éducation pour tous tout au long de la vie; 5. L'avenir de l'enseignement supérieur; 6 Une révolution de la recherche? 7. Sciences, publics et sociétés du savoir; 8. Risques et sécurité humaine dans les sociétés du savoir; 9. Savoirs locaux et autochtones, diversité linguistique et sociétés du savoir; 10. De l'accès à la participation : vers des sociétés du savoir pour tous.
The work is the first in a new series of UNESCO reports, to be published every two years, focusing on subjects at the heart of the Organization's mission such as cultural diversity and sustainable development.

UNESCO world report ; [1].

P.O.E.I. FIOP.I.UNESC.2.2005-21

Paris, France : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2005.

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