Open AccessColombia's cyberinfrastructure for biodiversity: Building data infrastructure in emerging countries to foster socioeconomic growth
Author(s) -
De Vega Jose J.,
Davey Robert P.,
Duitama Jorge,
Escobar Dairo,
CristanchoArdila Marco A.,
Etherington Graham J.,
Minotto Alice,
ArenasSuarez Nelson E.,
PinedaCardenas Juan D.,
CorreaAlvarez Javier,
Camargo Rodriguez Anyela V.,
Haerty Wilfried,
MallarinoRobayo Juan P.,
BarretoHernandez Emiliano,
MuñozTorres Monica,
FernandezFuentes Narcis,
Di Palma Federica
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10086
Subject(s) - cyberinfrastructure , bespoke , natural resource , socioeconomic status , data science , business , computer science , political science , sociology , population , demography , advertising , law
Societal Impact Statement Colombia is a “megadiverse” country with vast natural resources. A history of recent conflict means that information is only now being collected on the natural capital of regions that were previously unexplored. Better access to data, tools, and expertise is required for evidence‐supported decisions on the conservation of these resources. The development of a bespoke cyberinfrastructure could help fulfill this need by providing access to digital resources in a collaborative cyberenvironment. We outline key priorities and develop a reference framework for building cyberinfrastructure in Colombia. This framework could be applied to other fields and countries to promote knowledge exchange, scientific innovation, and socioeconomic growth.