Afghanistan’s Public Libraries Join ECO Digital Committees to Enhance Collaboration and Modernization
The Department of Information and Culture under the Taliban administration has announced that the membership of Afghanistan’s public libraries in the specialized committees of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in the fields of digitization, archiving, and research can strengthen coordination with member countries. According to this department, such membership is particularly significant for the development and improvement of libraries.
Based on the provided information, participation in these committees facilitates the exchange of experiences, access to standard archival methods, and the use of modern technologies in digitizing resources. Officials have emphasized that such cooperation could accelerate the modernization process of public libraries in the country.
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is a regional entity comprising several countries in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, cooperating in economic, cultural, and scientific sectors. The committees related to libraries within this organization focus on the development of digital systems, document preservation, and strengthening scientific research.
In recent years, Afghanistan’s public libraries have faced challenges such as resource shortages, limited access to new technologies, and a decrease in cultural programs. Experts believe that any regional cooperation will be effective only if accompanied by transparent planning, practical investment, and free public access to scientific resources.
