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LIBSENSE workshop 12 March 2019 Accra DS
No full text<p>The LIBSENSE workshop, held on 12th March 2019 in Accra, focused on optimizing outreach and user engagement strategies, aiming to raise awareness about tools and techniques for effective audience engagement. The session provided insights into identifying target audiences, engaging them through various channels, setting objectives, and monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns.</p>
UA Full Survey Report
No full text<p>This document reports on the results of the first survey which was undertaken in the Southern and Eastern African region where the Ubuntunet Alliance (UA) REN operates. The interim report of this survey (results as at 25th October 2018) formed part of the first LIBSENSE OAR workshop at the 2018 UA conference in Zanzibar and was discussed amongst the delegates there.</p>
Incomplete childhood immunization in Nigeria: A multilevel analysis of individual and contextual factors Article in BMC Public Health · March 2017
No full text<p>Olalekan Uthman The University of Warwick 384 PUBLICATIONS 37,394 CITATIONS </p>
<p>Charles Shey Wiysonge South African Medical Research Council 507 PUBLICATIONS 36,919 CITATIONS </p>
<p>Sulaimon Adedokun Obafemi Awolowo University 20 PUBLICATIONS 166 CITATIONS</p>
<p>Victor Adekanmbi King's College London 66 PUBLICATIONS 10,998 CITATIONS </p>
LIBSENSE: Building Library/NREN Collaborations around Open Science
No full text<p>The article outlines the origins of the <em>Library Support for embedding NREN services and eInfrastructure (LIBSENSE)</em> initiative, which began in 2017 following discussions at the second annual conference of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN).</p>
Supporting Campus Libraries to embed NREN Services and e-Infrastructure
No full text<p>The TANDEM-WACREN survey to identify end user needs and priorities has led to the definition of an NREN service portfolio and the identification of a central role for librarians in embedding these NREN services in AfricaConnect2.</p>
<p>The results of the survey, its influence on WACREN policy and the operational requirements and expectations from librarians will be the focus of interactive sessions. Topics will be dedicated to content management, knowledge sharing and end-user engagement in an NREN environment of Open Access, Open Education and Open Science e-Infrastructure.</p>
A Pilot Survey on Institutional Enablers and Barriers Affecting the Evolving Role of Librarians in African Higher Educational Institutions
No full text<p>This pilot survey explores the institutional enablers and barriers that influence the evolving role of librarians within African higher education institutions. It examines how librarians are adapting to changes in digital technology, policy, and resource management, while identifying key challenges and opportunities in supporting academic and research activities. </p>
Libraries in support of effective research in WACREN
No full text<p>A discussion on the benefits of closer cooperation between WACREN and libraries.</p>
Report on the three Community Workshops
No full text<p>This document, D4.2 – Report on the three Community Workshops is a deliverable of the TANDEM project, which is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Programme under Grant Agreement #654206. The scope of the project is to promote cooperation by exploiting the interconnection between the European research and education network (GÉANT) and the established African regional networks.</p>
Making the World a Better Place to Live: African Research and Education Networks' Contributions to the UN SDGs
No full text<p>In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal framework aimed at addressing global challenges by 2030. Governments and organizations worldwide have since aligned their initiatives with these goals, leveraging them as a roadmap for sustainable development.</p>
<p>African Research and Education Networks (RENs)—both national (NRENs) and regional (RRENs)—have significantly contributed to achieving the SDGs by supporting education, innovation, gender equality, economic growth, and climate action. However, their contributions remain underreported, limiting their visibility and potential for funding. This paper highlights the crucial role of African RENs in advancing the SDGs, demonstrating their direct and indirect impacts on development.</p>