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LIBSENSE Open Science Symposium - The Gambia

23 March 2026
SDKJ International Convention Centre
Africa/Banjul timezone
Advancing a National Open Science Roadmap and Community-Led Diamond Open Access

LIBSENSE

Session

Opening Session

23 Mar 2026, 09:00
Thematic Hall 2 (SDKJ International Convention Centre)

Thematic Hall 2

SDKJ International Convention Centre

Banjul, The Gambia

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  1. 2. Welcome
    23/03/2026, 09:00
  2. 3. Introduction to Symposium and LIBSENSE
    Omo Oaiya (WACREN)
    23/03/2026, 09:05
  3. 16. UNESCO Keynote on Advancing Open Science in The Gambia
    Maimuna Sidibeh (Gambia National Commission for UNESCO)
    23/03/2026, 09:25

    This keynote will share perspectives on the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation and The Gambia’s ongoing work to put it into practice. The session will provide a lens on policy adoption, capacity building, and the role of national stakeholders in advancing open science across Africa.

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  4. 4. Opening Address
    Prof. Pierre Gomez (Minister, MoHERST The Gambia)
    23/03/2026, 09:45
  5. 17. Interactive Audience Poll: National Open Science Baseline
    23/03/2026, 10:05

    The poll will explore institutional representation, awareness of the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation, existing Open Science policies and infrastructure, and key national challenges. Results will help frame the discussions in Session 1 and inform the development of a Gambian National Open Science Roadmap.

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