Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)

The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) is the umbrella body for the African library sector. It focuses on building the capacity of librarians and related professionals to promote equitable access to information, increase the visibility of African knowledge and research outputs, and adapt effectively to evolving knowledge and information trends in order to drive sustainable development on the continent. AfLIA’s membership across 34 African countries has led to understanding and practicing Open Knowledge principles and practices. However, there was a noticeable lack of knowledge and understanding about the requisite Open Science infrastructure, which enables and supports the finding, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of knowledge.