Published November 23, 2021 | Version v1
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UNESCO Recommendations on Open Science

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This document outlines UNESCO’s first international normative instrument on Open Science (OS) and provides a comprehensive understanding of its principles, values, and recommendations for implementation. It introduces the first internationally agreed-upon definition of Open Science and highlights key pillars and objectives. 

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References

  • UNESCO Open Science Recommendation: First international agreement defining Open Science and its principles.
  • Key Pillars of Open Science: Defining essential components of Open Science such as access, infrastructure, and culture.
  • UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa: Regional strategies and action plans for Open Science in Africa.
  • National Open Science Policies and Roadmaps: Countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and others developing policies to support Open Science.
  • Open Science Platforms and Infrastructures: Examples such as the African Open Science Platform and AfricArXiv, promoting access to research.