Insightful Meetings in Egypt: UNESCO, AFLI, and the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils

Insightful Meetings in Egypt: UNESCO, AFLI, and the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils

Posted on: 05 Jun, 2024

During ASREN's recent visit to Egypt (26-28 May), our team, joined by our colleague Dr. Rawia, held several key meetings with distinguished organizations to discuss cooperation and future projects.

UNESCO: We met with Dr. Bisher Imam to discuss strategies to implement UNESCO's Open Science recommendations in the Arab Region, emphasizing the acceleration of these initiatives. Key discussions centered on the critical engagement of researchers and addressing their thematic needs to ensure better adoption of open science practices.

AFLI: Our meeting with the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information was centered on strengthening global library networks and supporting information professionals in the Arab region, emphasizing the crucial role of librarians in building capacity for open science and accelerating researchers' engagement in this transformative movement. Discussions also centered on potential collaborations for the upcoming e-Age conference, scheduled for December, where these themes will be further explored and developed.

Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils: We underscored the pivotal role of research and education networks in promoting the implementation of open science and fostering research and innovation across the Arab region. The discussions emphasized the development of both connectivity and non-connectivity infrastructures and services as essential components for this advancement.

These meetings were perceptive, and we are enthusiastic about the potential collaborations and advancements they promise.