Enabling Open Science and Increasing Somali Research Visibility through the SomaliREN–DataCite Consortium
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 -
11:00
Monday, 7 September 2026
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
11:00
Welcome & Introduction by SomaliREN — Advancing Open Science and strengthening Somali research infrastructure
Welcome & Introduction by SomaliREN — Advancing Open Science and strengthening Somali research infrastructure
11:00 - 11:10
11:10
Introduction to Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) — types of PIDs, their role, and importance for Open Science, research visibility, and discoverability
Introduction to Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) — types of PIDs, their role, and importance for Open Science, research visibility, and discoverability
11:10 - 11:30
11:30
Introduction to DataCite — DataCite's global community, services, and PID infrastructure
Introduction to DataCite — DataCite's global community, services, and PID infrastructure
11:30 - 11:50
11:50
The SomaliREN–DataCite Consortium — benefits, membership model, and how institutions can participate
The SomaliREN–DataCite Consortium — benefits, membership model, and how institutions can participate
11:50 - 12:15
12:15
Questions & Discussion
Questions & Discussion
12:15 - 12:30