The Glob@l Libraries - Bulgaria Programme is a joint initiative of the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture and the United Nations Development Programme supported by a USD 15 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Glob@l Libraries - Bulgaria is designed to facilitate access to information, knowledge, communication, e-contents and community services through Bulgaria's public libraries network. Within five years, the program aims to increase library usage throughout the country and help Bulgarian citizens integrate into the global information society. Public libraries are expected to expand their reach and activities, becoming more attractive places for visitors and playing an increasingly important local development role. The program will support fund-raising and advocacy to help public libraries gain recognition as agents of change and knowledge resource centers.
