Here we share selected resources and links to organisations that will inform you further on key aspects of Open Science and Open Access in Africa.

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The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science is the first international standard-setting instrument on Open Science.

>> Recommendation | Toolkit

LIBSENSE (Library Support for Embedded NREN Services and E-infrastructure) is a WACREN-initiated, community-driven, pan-African programme aimed at building a community of practice for open science and progressing the adoption of open science policies, services and infrastructures in Africa.

>> Initiatives | Policy Observatory

University World News (UWN) provides critical insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by higher education globally, and in its Africa Edition specifically.

>> Global Edition | Africa Edition | SDGs Hub

EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) is a not-for-profit organization that works with libraries to enable access to knowledge in developing and transition economy countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.

>> Resources | Research Support Services

The Lens serves integrated scholarly and patent knowledge as a public good to inform science and technology-enabled problem solving.

>> Literature Search | Use Cases | Institutional Toolkit | Leans Equitable Access Program (LEAP)

AuthorAID is a global network that supports researchers in low- and middle-income countries and offers free online mentoring and collaboration, as well as courses and resources.

>> Mentoring | Resources | Events