2026/01/12 by Nkem Ekene Osuigwe, Mohamad Mostafa · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Computer Science · #Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture #Research Data Management Practices #ICT in Developing Communities
paper · doi:10.5438/y45m-1147
openalex publication_date 2026/01/12 · openalex created_date 2026/01/13 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11
The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) is the umbrella body for the African library sector. It focuses on building the capacity of librarians and related professionals to promote equitable access to information, increase the visibility of African knowledge and research outputs, and adapt effectively to evolving knowledge and information trends in order to drive sustainable development on the continent. AfLIA’s membership across 34 African countries has led to understanding and practicing Open Knowledge principles and practices. However, there was a noticeable lack of knowledge and understanding about the requisite Open Science infrastructure, which enables and supports the finding, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of knowledge.