Harnessing Open Science to Drive Development: Ensuring Uganda’s Leadership in the Global Knowledge Econo
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2025-02
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Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
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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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Sebbale, S. (2025). Harnessing Open Science to drive development: Ensuring Uganda’s leadership in the global knowledge economy (Vol. 5, Issue 2). Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. https://www.uncst.go.ug