Biography of Carol Priestley

Although now based in Oxford, U.K. Dr. Carol Priestley spent many years from the mid 1970s to the 90s working in both Africa and Asia. Her particular interest is that all people are able to access and contribute information, ideas and knowledge necessary to drive sustainable and equitable development. Carol was founding Director of the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) 1992-2006. She was recently awarded the MBE for her services to science in developing and transitional countries.