Science and publishing in Africa

An interactive YouDECIDE! roundtable

Working for the scientific independence of Africa

In partnership with Elsevier and supported by INASP

Is the open access revolution an opportunity or a threat for scientific development in Africa?

Question 1

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A: OpportunityB: Threat

Should the standards and measures of quality be the same for African Journals as European Journals?

Question 2

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What do African researchers and scientists need to make best use of academic publishing opportunities?

Question 3

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A: Infrastructure (connectivity/internet)B: Training (communications/publishing skills)C: Funding (to travel/research/collaborate)D: Forward insight (research trends/hot topics)E: Other

Part of the PEI Partners ForumBringing together organisations committed to science,

technology and innovation in Africa

Working for the scientific independence of Africa