The online encyclopaedia can fill a resource gap for students, policymakers and the public, say Samuel A. Assefa and Alex Bateman.

China's commitment to a strong ICT network benefits both investors and rural comunities, say Cheng Donghong and Jia Hepeng.

Kenyan researcher Joseph Juma Musakali asks what African research institutes can do to exploit the open access movement.

Athar Osama argues that despite big new initiatives, ICT's reputation as a major driver of development is so far undeserved.

Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.

The World Summit on the Information Society failed to resolve the main issues on its agenda, but provided great opportunities for sharing ideas, says Amit Jain.

Shuichi Iwata and Robert Chen say scientists must take the lead in showing how free and equal access to knowledge can create a more sustainable world.

Jane Lubchenco and Suichi Iwata say that scientists need to show their commitment to bridging the digital divide at the upcoming World Summit on the Information Society.

Louk Box argues that current efforts by the European Parliament to cut funding for research collaboration with scientists from the South must be resisted.

Digital and information literacy is an important trigger for economic and social development, argues Richard Fuchs of Canada’s International Development Research Centre.