SUMMARY

These pages will explain the problems and issues that face both photographers in the majority world and those all around the world who would like to see and buy their work. It will also outline kijijiVision’s role in awareness raising, campaigning, changing buyer behaviour and attitudes  and in being a broker to attract funding and develop solutions.

“It’s a trade justice issue. How could we all work together systematically to reduce the barriers and help the majority world gain fairer access to, and a fairer share of, global image markets?” Shahidul Alam, Chairman, Drik Picture Library Ltd, Bangla Desh

“Recognising everybody’s communication rights in the information society is not mere slogan or campaign; it’s an integral part of social justice”, Nalaka Gunawardene, Director and CEO, TVE AsiaPacific, Sri Lanka