Developing world

The global research community has suffered from a lack of information exchange between the developed, developing and transitional countries, and we passionately believe that there are huge opportunities for collaboration and contribution between these various parts of the world. 

Working with development agencies, such as the Shuttleworth Foundation, we provide capacity-building within the developing world to enhance communication of research results.

Our work has particularly supported the development of innovative online solutions to publishing research results.

Examples of our work include

Workshops for editors and publishers: for example workshops undertaken in South Africa in June 2007, covering issues of Open Access publishing, copyright and licensing, and promotion of research information. See our strategic publishing training.

Advising on publishing solutions: Working with the South African Science Academy (ASSAf) to help them create capacity building and supporting mechanisms to ensure higher visibility of South African research communication
We are happy to discuss any initiatives, intervention requirements, or to provide advice on developing country issues. Please contact us.