GEObs: Regional Documentation and Information Centres
The databases of the Global Ethics Observatory (GEObs) result from cooperation between all regions of UNESCO and UNESCO Headquarters, using similar systems of inputting and updating the information. This cooperation has also facilitated the availability of information in the working languages of UNESCO.
In order to facilitate the creation of a Global Network, UNESCO is establishing Regional Information and Documentation Centres related to the GEObs.
The following Centres have been established:
- Vilnius, Lithuania
The Regional Bioethics Doumentation Centre in Vilnius was officially opened on 13 September 2004.
The aim of the Centre is to collect and disseminate relevant information regarding bioethics, in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, build up local expertise and stimulate the development of ethical debate and analysis nationally and regionally. The Centre collaborates with GEObs in providing support and materials in the Russian language.
- Egerton University, Njoro Campus, Kenya
The UNESCO Regional Bioethics Centre was officially opened on 14 May 2007.
The mandate of the Centre is- furtherance of bioethical activities as outlined by UNESCO in various documents and declarations,
- coordination and supervision of research and education on bioethics in the region,
- storage of information in bioethics including bioethical tradition practices. Thus the centre will be a regional databank on bioethics issues.
- Developing infrastructure for training and institutional capacity building;
- initiating public debate in bioethical issues.
New Regional Centres will be established in order to promote contributions in the other languages.
See also
Establishment of Regional Information and Documentation Centers