Description
This session explores how persistent identifiers (PIDs) can be aligned to support sustainable Diamond Open Access in Africa. Bringing together perspectives from ORCID-WACA, Crossref, institutional stewardship frameworks, and emerging integration platforms, the discussion highlights how identity, interoperability, and preservation can be coordinated within a coherent multi-PID ecosystem. The focus is on strengthening African research visibility while ensuring long-term institutional responsibility and governance.
• Researcher identity and attribution
• ORCID for African OA journals and books
• Strengthening integrity and reducing predatory publishing risks
• Current state of affairs - from inception to date
. ORCID–WACA Community of Practice
. ORCID-WACA Ambassadors
This presentation showcases WACREN’s institutional ARK minting system and Crossref Sponsor support for Diamond OA publishers in PublishNow
