A panel discussion on how open access to information (OA) influences local and international development issues. We will be discussing:

• How OA can alter the current research climate
• Factors that determine the global research agenda
• How the traditional publishing model affects what subjects get researched and which problems find solutions

Our speakers’ areas of interest:

• Andrew Clarke – Open Source software
• Kevin Howard – Community Development
• Suzanne Linnane –Water is Life: Amazzi Bulamu  - Progress to safe water provision in rural Uganda
• Alec Rolston – Water management and community engagement

Chaired by: Gillian Marmelstein – European Research Officer

Date: Tuesday 20th October
Time: 1 pm
Venue: Slievefoye Room in the Library

Light refreshment will be provided.