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Up Coming events
ORCID Landscape Analysis and Stakeholder Identificafation Report
Friday,July 19
INTRODUCTION
In an era of rapidly advancing digital technologies and global collaborations, there is an increasing need for researchers to have reliable identification systems. The Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) initiative emerged in 2010 as a critical solution to this challenge by providing researchers with unique identifiers that distinguish them throughout their academic and professional careers [1, 2]. ORCID has gained widespread adoption across the globe, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. This section provides an overview of the origins and functionalities of ORCID, its implementation and adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa, and its implications for bioethics
Orcid Bioethics Community of Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa
Friday,July 19
LAUNCH EVENT
Event Highlights:
1.Keynote Address | Panel Discussions | Hands-on Workshop
2.Networking Opportunities
3.Special Session for Students and Early-Career Researchers
location:
St.Paul University.
Nairobi, Kenya + Hybrid
Deadline for Applications: February 28, 2024
Country Representatives for the Africa Bioethics Network (ABN
Africa Bioethics Network (ABN) is embarking on a transformative journey to advance ethical discourse and address pressing issues facing the African continent. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to serve as Country Representatives across the African continent and contribute to our mission of promoting dialogue, sensitization, and action in tackling bioethical challenges.
About Africa Bioethics Network ABN is a professional, non-political, and non-profit organization committed to fostering dialogue, sensitization, and action on bioethical issues impacting Africa. With a focus on health, environment, sustainability, justice, responsibility, and human rights and dignity, ABN aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and promote quality of life through ethical practices. Our network brings together multidisciplinary experts from various fields to address critical bioethical issues affecting our societies. Background Despite Africa’s progress in various developmental aspects, there remains a significant gap in addressing ethical challenges, human rights, and human dignity. ABN recognizes the urgency for Africa to lead in bioethics discourse and endeavors to empower individuals to drive positive change in their communities.
INTRODUCTION
In an era of rapidly advancing digital technologies and global collaborations, there is an increasing need for researchers to have reliable identification systems. The Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) initiative emerged in 2010 as a critical solution to this challenge by providing researchers with unique identifiers that distinguish them throughout their academic and professional careers [1, 2]. ORCID has gained widespread adoption across the globe, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. This section provides an overview of the origins and functionalities of ORCID, its implementation and adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa, and its implications for bioethics