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The data sharing practices and challenges in Uganda
Author(s) -
Tomusange Isaac,
Yoon Ayoung,
Mukasa Norman
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
proceedings of the association for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.193
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 2373-9231
DOI - 10.1002/pra2.2017.14505401168
Subject(s) - reuse , data sharing , information and communications technology , business , developing country , knowledge management , information sharing , public sector , knowledge sharing , public relations , economic growth , computer science , political science , world wide web , engineering , economics , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , law , waste management
With the rapid development and increased use of information and communication technology (ICT), the demand for data sharing and reuse is growing even in developing countries. This study aims to contribute to the recently emerging discussions on data sharing in developing countries with a focus on the case of Uganda. The goal of this study is to uncover the current practices of and efforts for data sharing in the public sector in Uganda and to understand the relevant stakeholders' perceptions of data sharing and reuse practices/services.