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    Harnessing Open Science to Drive Development: Ensuring Uganda’s Leadership in the Global Knowledge Econo
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2025-02) Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    This policy brief presents Uganda's strategic commitment to Open Science (OS) as a transformative approach to research, innovation, and development. Developed by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), the internal OS policy aims to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in scientific research by addressing systemic challenges in five key areas: infrastructure, ecosystem, human capacity, investment, and policy. The brief emphasizes the need for open access to publicly funded research, robust data-sharing mechanisms, and alignment with global OS frameworks such as the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (2021). Through partnerships, capacity building, and regulatory alignment, Uganda positions itself to strengthen its research visibility, improve societal engagement, and drive sustainable development. The document concludes with actionable recommendations for policy integration, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainable financing to ensure the long-term success of OS implementation in Uganda.
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    Open Science for Uganda: Enhancing research regulation and collaboration through UNCST
    (Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, 2025-02) Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
    This policy brief presents a strategic framework for advancing Open Science (OS) in Uganda, with a focus on strengthening the regulatory role of the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST). It emphasizes the transformative potential of OS in making research more transparent, inclusive, and accessible. The document reviews global and regional best practices, identifies challenges in Uganda’s current research ecosystem—such as policy gaps, limited infrastructure, and weak collaboration—and offers policy solutions to stimulate reform. It highlights the importance of open access, data sharing, and institutional readiness to ensure greater research impact, compliance, and alignment with national development goals. By adopting the proposed OS policy, UNCST aims to foster a more connected and accountable research ecosystem that enhances Uganda's participation in the global knowledge economy.