Bridging the digital divide at ESOF 2008, Europe's largest interdisciplinary science conference

"We want to ensure that countries with the least resources have the opportunity to build their scientific capabilities and networks, and contribute to global scientific knowledge. Our recent analysis demonstrate just how much of an impact these programs can have for doctors, researchers, and librarians in the developing world," said Daviess Menefee, Director of Library Relations, Elsevier.

Notes to Editors:

Bridging the Digital Divide by 2015: partnering to provide the developing world with critical research will be held on July 19th, from 14:30 - 16:00 in Room 11 at the ESOF 2008 at the Barcelona Conference Center, Fira de Barcelona. For additional session information, please contact panel organizer, Ylann Schemm, Elsevier, Mobile: +31 (0)6 2398 2359.

About HINARI

HINARI Access to Research Initiative provides online access to one of the world's largest collections of biomedical and health literature. Over 5,000 journals are available to health institutions in 108 countries, benefiting many thousands of health workers and researchers. The initiative was launched in 2002 under the leadership of the World Health Organization and with technical assistance from the Yale University Library. For more information, visit www.who.int/hinari.

About AGORA

Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) enables developing countries to gain access to information in the fields of food, agriculture, environmental science and related social sciences. AGORA provides a collection of 1,275 core journals to institutions in 108 countries. Launched in 2003, the initiative is led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with support from the Mann Library, Cornell University and major publishers. For more information, visit www.aginternetwork.org.

About OARE

Online Access to Research in the Environment (OARE) enables 108 low income countries to gain free access to over 2,000 environmental sciences journals. The initiative was launched in 2006 by the United Nations Environment Program, Yale University Library and School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and leading science and technology publishers. For more information, visit www.oaresciences.org.