Ethiopian DataCite Consortium
Enhancing Ethiopia's academic and research workflows through DOI integration and Open Access policies
About the Ethiopian DataCite Consortium
The Ethiopian DataCite Consortium, led by Mekelle University, is a national initiative to promote the adoption of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and Open Access policies across Ethiopian academic and research institutions. Funded by the DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF) 2025, the project aims to modernize research workflows and increase the visibility of Ethiopian research outputs.
Project Reference
DOI: 10.14454/g37k-m564
Registration Number: RADO/EXTERNAL/003/2025
Grantee: Mekelle University
Granter: DataCite GAF
Project Leader
Name: Tekleweyni Geday
Affiliation: Department of Information Science, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mekelle University
Role: Volunteer DataCite Ambassador Ethiopia
ORCID: 0000-0003-3168-9288
Project Timeline
Reporting Period: Q1: January 01, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Duration: 2025 (One Year)
Pilot Institution: Mekelle University
Expansion Plan: 4 additional institutions by Q3 2025
Repositories
5
DOIs
1139
Organizations
4
Project Overview
The Ethiopian DataCite Consortium project aims to enhance Ethiopia's academic and research workflows by promoting Open Access policies and integrating DataCite infrastructure across institutions. Focusing on Mekelle University as a pilot site, the initiative seeks to register DOIs for 100% of its publications by the end of the year, with plans to extend DOI integration to four other institutions.
The project will significantly increase the visibility, citation, and accessibility of Ethiopian research, strengthening the country's Open Access infrastructure and aligning outputs with the FAIR Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).
Expected Outputs
- Policy formulation for at least five institutions
- Support Open Infrastructure implementation
- Generating persistent identifiers for research outputs
- Capacity building on RDM, DOI, IGSN, and metadata
- Scalable Digital Object Identifier implementation in Ethiopia
- Establish National DOI consortium: Building Community of Practice
Project Goals
Policy Advocacy
Advocate for the adoption of open access policies in at least 5 Ethiopian universities and research institutions, promoting DOI integration to ensure research is FAIR.
Mekelle University Integration
Ensure Mekelle University's journals will be fully integrated with DataCite by Q2 2025, and 100% of its selected publications assigned DOIs by Q4 2025.
National Expansion
Following successful integration at Mekelle University, expand the DOI integration process to at least 4 other national repositories and journals by Q3 2025.
DOI Generation
Ensure a significant increase of DOI generation for research datasets and academic outputs across participating institutions by Q2 2025.
Capacity Building
Deliver research data management (RDM) and DataCite services online training to 200 researchers, metadata training to 20 professionals, and DOI/IGSN management training to 20 institutional managers.
Consortium Establishment
By Q3 2025, establish a local consortium/secure direct membership in collaboration with DataCite to coordinate and manage DOI services across Ethiopian academic and research institutions.
Benefits of joining the Ethiopian DataCite DOI Consortium:
- Reduced Membership Cost through shared consortium fees
- Access to Shared Resources and collaborative support
- Strengthens National and Regional Capacity in open infrastructure and persistent identifiers (PIDs)
- Fosters Collaboration among universities, research institutions, and individual researchers
- Supports National PID Services development and sustainability
- Full Access to DataCite Infrastructure including DOI registration, metadata, APIs, and more
- Enhances Institutional Visibility and Trust through global recognition and persistent identifiers
- Scalable Infrastructure with advanced reporting and analytics tools
Who can join the Ethiopian DataCite DOI Consortium:
- Universities and Higher Education Institutions
- Research Centers and Institutes
- Governmental and Non-Governmental Research Organizations
- Libraries and Archives
- Museums and Heritage Institutions
- Academic Publishers and Data Repositories
- Organizations involved in any research area, including Health Sciences, Physical and Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.
- All institutions can join the consortium to register their research outputs, resources, and activities with DOIs, supporting open and persistent access to knowledge.
DataCite DOIs support a broad range of research outputs, resources, and activities—including datasets, dissertations, articles, awards, and samples. Learn more here: https://doi.org/10.5438/axvs-my78
Project Impact
- Visible, discoverable, citable research
- Better journal indexing chances
- Improved reputational standing
- More international collaborations
- Strengthening open-access infrastructure
- Enhanced research data management skills
- Adherence to FAIR Principles
- Sustainable and affordable service
Join the Ethiopian DataCite Consortium
The Ethiopian DataCite Consortium welcomes participation from academic and research institutions across Ethiopia. By joining the consortium, your institution will benefit from:
- Access to DOI services for your research outputs
- Training and capacity building in research data management
- Support in implementing Open Access policies
- Increased visibility and citation of your research
- Participation in a national DataCite Consortium in Ethiopia
Membership Requirements and Process
If you are interested in a DataCite membership and would like to learn more about our membership options (membership options )
and (associated fees ),
please send an enquiry via the enquiry form ) and we will get in touch with you. if you need quick response for DOI service in Ethiopia under the Global Access Fund Infratrutre 03 awarded to Mekelle University please fill
Exression of Interest
Become a Member
To generally understand how to become a DataCite member and utilize its services, please look at the DataCite brochure,
DataCite Amharic Flyer
Click here to view or download the DataCite Amharic Flyer (PDF)
checklist prepared by GAF infrastructure project 03 project leader, and DataCite in Ethiopia: Building a Community of Practice Among Academic and Research Institutions presented by Mohamad Mostefa from DataCite.
Resources
DataCite Resources
- DataCite Official Website
- DataCite GAF Award Information
- DataCite in Ethiopia: Building a Community of Practice
Project Events
Event Date | Presenter | Presentation Material Link | Number of Participants | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 07 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | 44 | DataCite GAF Awardee 2025: Current Development and Integration Efforts with DataCite Services | |
Feb 07 2025 | Guesh Amiha | DSpace 8 Demo Presentation | ||
Feb 07 2025 | Gebremehin Araya Hibu | ICP -Phase V | ||
Apr 02 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | 30 | DataCite in Ethiopia: Building a Community of Practice Among Academic and Research Institutions | |
Apr 02 2025 | Mohamad Mostafa | DataCite in Ethiopia: Building a Community of Practice Among Academic and Research Institutions | ||
Apr 02 2025 | Guesh Amiha | OJS Workflow Improvements for Mekelle University Journals | ||
Apr 02 2025 | Yemane Seged | Status Update on Mekelle University Journals /td> | ||
May 6 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | 40 | DataCite in Ethiopia: Building a Community of Practice Among Academic and Research Institutions | |
May 27 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | 30 | ORCID | |
May 27 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | Persistent Identfiers and Research Data Managment (RDM) | ||
May 27 2025 | Guesh Amiha | The Role of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) in Research and Journal Publishing | ||
May 27 2025 | Hagos Hiete | Research Data Managment (RDM) | ||
June 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | Ethiopian Datacite Consortium onbarding session at Consortoum Lead Organization | ||
June 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | Ethiopian Datacite Consortium onbarding session: Northern Cluster Public Universties | ||
June 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | PIDs and Resaercher Data Management (RDM)Training | ||
July 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | Hybrid Training on DataCite tools, DOI, IGSN AND Metadata Enrichement | ||
August/Spetmeber 2025 | Tekleweyni Geday | Ethiopian Datacite Consortium: National Workshop |
Feedback Links
- DataCite Glossary of Terms Contribution Form
- Report tour repository platforms: Ethiopia/Africa Repository and Publishing Platform Tracking Form
- Training Demand Survey
- Feedback to Volunteer DataCite Ambassador
Contact Us
For more information about the Ethiopian DataCite Consortium or to express interest in joining, please contact us:
Email: tekleweyni.geday@mu.edu.et | yemane.seged@mu.edu.et | guesh.amha@mu.edu.et
Project Leader: Tekleweyni Geday
Institution: Mekelle University
Website: www.mu.edu.et
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Proudly supported by DataCite Global Access Fund
Grantee: Mekelle University
Project Team
Special Thanks
Mohamad Mostefa
DataCite Regional Enagement Specialist (MENA)
GAF Coordinter
Dr Eyasu Yazew Hagos (PhD)
Mekelle University Vice President for Resaerch and Community Enagement
Proudly supported by DataCite Global Access Fund
Grantee: Mekelle University
