Ahmed Oluwagbemi Ogunlaja presents the Global South perspective in Open Science Plenary: Open for all? Diversity & disparity in Open Science. Presentation abstract Some have expressed fears that Open Science may perpetuate rather than eliminate the inequalities in global research and innovation. Are these fears justified? How can we ensure diversity and combat the drivers of disparity in Open Science? How can we promote inclusion and ensure inclusive development through Open Science? "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead. More: http://opensciencefair.eu/speakers/ahmed-ogunlaja DAY 2 - PLENARY

1. Open Science Fair 2017
• Open for All?
• Diversity & Disparity in Open Science
• A Global South Perspective
» Dr Ahmed Ogunlaja
Founder – Open Access Nigeria

2. Prof Johan Fagan
University of Cape Town
johannesfagan@uct.ac.za

4. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology,
Head and Neck Operative Surgery
Open Access Guide to Audiology and
Hearing Aids for Otolaryngologists

5. OPEN ACCESS ATLAS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD
& NECK OPERATIVE SURGERY

7. 95 authors / 20 countries
USA 25
South Africa 23
UK 14
Sweden 5
Germany 4
Canada 3
India 3
Switzerland 2
UAE 2
Slovenia 2
Spain 2
Netherlands 2
Australia 1
Nigeria 1
Kenya 1
Brazil 1
Belgium 1
New Zealand 1
Hong Kong 1
Libya 1

8. >1.2m chapter downloads
>1200 chapters per day
Chapter downloaded every 70 secs

9. Why the Disparity?

10. Economic problem?
Infrastructure?
Income Inequality?
Digital Divide?
Global digital Inequality?
High Cost of Data Services Relative
to Per Capita Income?

11. • The French ENT Society translated the
textbook from English to French.

14. • Appetite for open content
• Collaboration
• Tracking/Mapping
• Need for Outreach
• Inclusive Development

15. • Deliberate
• Partners in the Global South
• Collaborative Research
– Multiple stages
– Design of the research problem
– Data collection analysis methodologies
– Publication & circulation of findings

16. • Platforms, spaces and opportunities for
exchange
• Integrated knowledge
• Practical solutions

17. • Advocacy
• Education

19. Dean, Faculty of Clinical
Sciences, Prof. Leshi &
Deputy Provost Prof.
Okanlawon, College of
Medicine University of
Lagos (CMUL) at the
Symposium/Panel
Discussion

30. Credits
• Prof Johan Fagan
• Lorraine Chuen
• Leslie Chan