In recognition of this effort, we have to accept that up until now the guiding concept behind it has been public access and promoting open knowledge, so the major challenge that the government is now facing is to mobilise the commitments made in the Paris Declaration and make the leap between public and open.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Science, engineering and technology (SET) drives sustainable social and economic Development and is vital in addressing basic human needs including poverty reduction, emergency and disaster prevention, response and reconstruction, bridging the knowledge divide and promoting intercultural cooperation.

UNESCO: Technology and Engineering for Development

The Network builds international links between cities that share a common creative history, thereby promoting the sharing of cultural and creative knowledge across national boundaries and economic divides.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Creative Cities Network

Both Organizations recognize the importance of the Internet for building inclusive knowledge societies, and strengthening and promoting cultural diversity and multilingualism in cyberspace.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

They also underlined the importance of promoting education in environmental ethics and of preserving indigenous knowledge, particularly to protect biodiversity against biopiracy.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

The report highlights techniums - specialist facilities for hi-tech, creative and knowledge-based businesses - which are promoting hi-tech jobs around Wales using Objective One money.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | EU grant areas 'falling behind'

The network facilitates the sharing of experience, knowledge and resources among the member cities as a means of promoting the development of local creative industries and fostering worldwide co-operation for sustainable urban development.

UNESCO: Recognises Dunedin Creativity