This has already been a fantastic year for FORM, and now we have been invited to attend and convene a session at the Science Summit UNGA79, which takes place alongside the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) from the 10-27 of September 2024, in New York!
Our session, on the topic of regional scientific cooperation and the advancement of open science practices and policies, will provide a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration, addressing key themes and issues for fostering equitable and sustainable research ecosystems within the Arab states and paving the way for future collaborative opportunities with other regions.
In this session, taking place from 11.00am to 1.00pm (EST) on the 26th of September, will provide a platform to address key themes, challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable and sustainable research ecosystems within the Arab states, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue concerning the visibility of Arab voices and research within the global scientific community.
Themes under discussion will include:
- Regional Goals and Priorities: A discussion of regional, national and institutional priorities with regards to the advancement of scientific research and scholarly communications models, with particular emphasis on ensuring the global visibility of Arab research and inclusion of Arab scientists in global discussions.
- Equitable Access to Research: An exploration of the benefits and barriers to producing and accessing research outputs and data, and the strategies adopted by regional, national and institutional policymakers for improving accessibility and inclusivity.
- Capacity Building: An examination of the skills and infrastructure needed to support the advancement of accessible and inclusive scholarly communications and scientific research models for the region, reflecting the particular needs and priorities of the Arab states.
- Sustainability and Funding: An investigation of regional, national and institutional funding challenges, and potential sustainable financing models and initiatives for the Arab research communities.
We are honoured to have an amazing array of panelists from across the region, including:
- His Excellency Dr Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Regional Government
- Dr Faisal Mohamed Elabdli, Director General – Libyan Authority for Scientific Research
- H.E. Prof Amr Salama, Secretary General – Association of Arab Universities
- Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSI, FRCS (Glas), FRCP (London), Professor of Surgery, The Mycetoma Research Centre, University of Khartoum, Vice-President of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils
- Dr. Hisham M. Sabir, Executive Director – Scientific Research Programs Office, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council
- Dr Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir, Co-Director – African Reproducibility Network (AREN)
- Dr Mohammed Hussein Ahmed, Head of the Apparatus of Supervision and Quality Assurance – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kurdistan Regional Government
To learn more about this event, visit the Science Summit at UNGA79 website: https://sciencesummitunga.vfairs.com/en/#agendamain
