The Role of Open Access in Fostering Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration in Ethiopia: A Case Study

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作者
Alemu, Getaneh Agegn [1 ]
机构
[1] Tallinn Univ, Inst Informat Studies, Tallinn, Estonia
来源
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN LIBRARIES: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS | 2010年
关键词
Open access; Scholarly communication; Institutional repositories; ETD; developing countries; Ethiopia;
D O I
10.1142/9789814299701_0034
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Only science, technology and research would alleviate the intertwined social and economic challenges of developing nations such as Ethiopia. This study adopts a qualitative approach and uses the case study method. Fourteen researchers and librarians were interviewed in four organizations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This study reveals that the current scholarly communication system in Ethiopia is faced with technological and social challenges. Open access is undoubtedly a viable alternative to Ethiopia. It is viable because it has been proved so in many developing countries. Ethiopian universities and research institutions should adopt open access policies and strategies that would improve the access and dissemination of scientific research results. A concerted effort is required from administrators, librarians, researchers, funding agencies and government to implement and fully harness open access in Ethiopia.
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页码:262 / 274
页数:13
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