National strategies and continent-wide facilitation  for the implementation of Open Science practices in Africa

Presentation held at NISO.plus 2023:
 

African Open Science Platform (AOSP) -  Vision and Strands

“African scientists are at the cutting edge of contemporary, data-intensive science as a fundamental resource for a modern society. They are innovative global exponents and advocates of Open Science and leaders in addressing African and Global Challenges.” 

• Develop a federated network of computational facilities and services, software tools and advice on policies and practices of research data management,
• Develop Data Science and AI Institute spanning and embedded at African institutions,
• Promote collaboration on African priority application programmes – ranging from health, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction, agriculture and open innovation resilient cities etc.,
• Create a Network for Education and Skills in data and information,
• Create a Network for Open Science Access and Dialogue.