Unifying Research Data Management in Latvia: From Institutional Silos to a National Framework

This presentation highlights Latvia's transition from fragmented, institution-level research data management practices toward a coordinated national framework. It introduces the Latvian Data Stewards Network, its aims, services, and the establishment of a national research data repository. The initiative mentioned in the presentation focuses on strengthening data stewardship skills, promoting good practices, and supporting metadata quality and data publication. It also contributes to building a sustainable, FAIR principles aligned and collaborative research data ecosystem in Latvia.