Final roadmap and recommendations for the missing thin layer of the eInfrastructure

During the ODIN project several steps have been taken to study the missing pieces for an interoperable PID infrastructure. Building on stakeholder specific SWOT analysis and a concise gap analysis from the first project year, a three-pronged approach was taken to update the results to the quickly changing landscape of PIDs and their implementations. The approach comprised web review as well as engagement with PID users at selected events and dedicated interviews with PID experts and practitioners. As the core results, this report presents a final roadmap consisting of a gap analysis including a progress report on how well this gaps are addressed already and recommendations to build the missing thin layer to enable an interoperable PID infrastructure. The report concludes with recommended actions to address the main gaps. The analysis highlights that the gaps must be addressed urgently and mainly in a collaborative manner. An open, global and interoperable PID layer could unlock the full potential of Open Science if all stakeholder groups and disciplines are involved.