Measuring the Openness of Science: How? The Principles of Open Science Monitoring
As open science becomes a cornerstone of public policy, decision-makers and research stakeholders face a pivotal challenge: how do we actually measure success? Without a standardised way to track progress, accountability and long-term impact remain out of reach. This session introduces the international framework developed by the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) in 2025. We explored how these global principles provide a structured approach to assessing the openness of research while remaining adaptable to unique regional contexts.
Agenda:
- The Rise of Open Science Policy: Understanding the growing importance of open science for funders, decision-makers, and institutional leaders.
- Introduction to OSMI: The origins and mission of the Open Science Monitoring Initiative.
- The 2025 Framework: An in-depth look at the Principles of Open Science Monitoring (Relevance, Transparency, and Responsible Use).
- Regional Perspectives: Addressing the specific challenges and opportunities in monitoring open science within different local contexts.
- From Policy to Practice: How to move from high-level principles to actionable monitoring mechanisms.
What participants learned:
- Standardised Assessment: How to use the OSMI international framework to measure the effectiveness of open science policies consistently.
- The Three Pillars: Mastery of the core principles: Relevance and Significance, Transparency and Reproducibility, and Self-assessment/Responsible Use.
- Identifying Gaps: Techniques for using monitoring data to spot inconsistencies and drive evidence-based policy improvements.
- Practical Evaluation Tools: Insights into the tools and indicators needed to track the true openness of scientific practices.
- International Best Practices: How to align local or national monitoring efforts with global standards to ensure accountability and visibility.
Experts:
- Laetitia Bracco, Deputy Head of the Library Research Support Services, Université de Lorraine and OSMI Coordination Committee
- Rania Sabo, Associate Programme Specialist, UNESCO and OSMI Coordination Committee
- Lamis Elkheir, Director of Training & Resource Development, African Reproducibility Network (AREN) / Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum and OSMI WG2 Co-chair
