Scientific Data Sharing Network e-SDDC: Scientific Data Sharing Network

Some targets Application of ICTs to achieve internationally agreed development goals Advance development in developing countries Focus science issues/data dimension: disaster mitigation, poverty reduction, and public health Mechanisms, policies, guidelines for greater availability, access and use of data Data availability – data access – data use - data preservation (long term)

Some basics Use of ICTs Data archiving, access, interoperability, use: standards, protocols, applications build upon existing initiatives Scientific data sharing: two way lane

Some strategies Focus on internationally agreed development goals analyzing what are the data requirements and what data systems are in place Provide a deeper understanding of ~200 on-line scientific databases or data sharing systems Promote mechanisms and guidelines for data sharing Plan future activities (including capacity building)

Discussion items Short term action items (1 year) Long term action items Who are the main players? Deliverables Latin American Network