All human development is based on the acquisition, spread and use of knowledge. Whether it is the know-how to produce life-saving medicines or the latest innovation in farm technology, access to knowledge can bring power and profitable returns. Unequal access, on the other hand, can create injustice – particularly when based on economic disparity. This briefing outlines the main arguments supporting knowledge as a tool for development, focusing on the key sectors shaping and influencing people’s lives.
Panos London (2007). PDF.
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Communication rights enable all people everywhere to express themselves individually and collectively by all means of communication. They are vital to full participation in society and are, therefore, universal human rights belonging to every man, woman, and child.
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