Towards Open Science Communities development in Sub-Saharan Africa Region (OSCAR 2.0)
Project purpose
OSCAR 2.0 strengthens the digital transformation of education and science in Zambia and Botswana by building the capacity of higher education institutions to apply Open Science principles.
Objectives and key activities
The project promotes an Open Science culture and stakeholder consensus, develops courses and training, improves digital research infrastructure, and supports the integration of Open Science into university policies and national regulatory frameworks. Particular attention is given to the interoperability of four infrastructures and the application of FAIR principles.
Role of ISSBS
As a European partner, ISSBS contributes to needs analysis, capacity building, learning content and training, and support for institutional policies, infrastructures and Science Shop activities. It also participates in quality assurance, evaluation and dissemination.
Expected results
- stronger Open Science culture and competences;
- new learning and support programmes for researchers and higher education staff;
- four improved infrastructures and guidance for institutional and national Open Science frameworks.
Partner institutions
- University of Zambia, Zambia– coordinator;
- University of Barotseland, Zambia;
- Botho University, Botswana ;
- University of Botswana, Botswana ;
- Joint Minds Consult, Botswana ;
- Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Botswana ;
- International School for Social and Business Studies, Slovenia;
- European Policy Development and Research Institute – EPDRI, Slovenia;
- Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany;
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Funding
The OSCAR 2.0 project is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.