INFORMATION NETWORKING IN LATIN AMERICA: PROMISES AND CHALLENGES
Jesús Lau · E-LIS Repository (University of Naples Federico II) · 1993
Networks can be excellent ways of cooperation, where information exchange, data processing or shared acquisition of information records are the main goals. Latin America has several information networks, most of them with the support of international organization, like UNESCO, IDRC, and OAS. In this paper, a description of the main cooperation schemes and networks is provided, including some of the products of cooperation and the sponsoring organizations' role. An analysis of the promises and challenges of information networking in the region is also included.