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 will explore 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 you will learn:

• 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