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Background <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To respond to the critical existential threats that humanity is facing, scientific organizations must be robust and agile to ensure that science is strong and relevant. But the nature, scope and breadth of what an organization is and does changes as technology and culture change. This is particularly true in the digital era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So \u2013 what does \u2018digital\u2019 mean? And how can we empower the scientific community to harness its potential?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Phase I <\/strong>(2022-2024) started with an exploration of these questions, in consultation with its Members, which culminated in a practical report \u2018Science organizations in the digital age<\/a>\u2019. It serves as both a current reflection of the digital status in the science community and a guide for organizations embarking on their digital transition journeys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Phase II<\/strong> ‘Digital journeys’ <\/strong>(2024-2025) of the project seeks to build on these lessons and create support mechanisms tailored specifically to science organizations in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of it, eleven ISC Members engaged in a four-month digital journey, guided by experts and supported by a community of peer change-makers. Their experiences informed the recommendations and the support mechanisms the ISC produced for the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Report<\/strong>: Harnessing \u201cdigital\u201d for science in lower-resource settings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report examines how science organizations can strengthen their digital capacity to achieve their missions, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toolkit: <\/strong>Strengthening digital maturity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This toolkit provides practical exercises, case studies, and guidance designed to help science organizations understand, assess, and strengthen their digital maturity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accompanying tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n