Bridging Gaps in Open Infrastructure: Stories from Jordan, Malawi, and Vietnam

This webinar showcases three projects from the 2nd cohort of the DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF), highlighting efforts to strengthen open research infrastructure across diverse contexts. Project leaders from Jordan, Malawi, and Vietnam will share their experiences, including the key challenges they faced, the insights gained during implementation, and the achievements and outcomes of their work. They will also reflect on future directions and the sustainability of their initiatives. The session will include a brief introduction to DataCite and its ongoing efforts to promote global equity in research infrastructure. This includes the rollout of the new membership model and updated fee structure, designed to create more inclusive opportunities for organizations worldwide to access and benefit from DataCite services. Recordings of the presentations are available on the DataCite YouTube channel: 00:00 Bridging Gaps in Open Infrastructure: Stories from Jordan, Malawi, and Vietnam – Mohamad Mostafa, Community Specialist, DataCite 09:21 Building a National Open Access Repository: The MAREN Experience – Solomon Dindi, Chief Executive Officer, Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) 23:01 Bridging the Biodeiversity Data Gap in Vietnam – Phuong Dung Nguyen, Organizational Development Manager, People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature) 36:02 Advancing Open Science (OS) at SESAME Synchrotron – Mustafa Alzubi, Data Collection & Analysis Team Leader, SESAME 47:06 Q&A