Open Access & Open Data
Movements such as Open Access and Open Data can play a positive role in Knowledge Mobilization. Access to scholarly research and data sets has increased partly as a result of these movements, as well as greater digitization and dissemination of resources by government and NGOs. However, many institutions do not yet make their research publicly available and lack an open access repository or directory.
While such open tools are viewed as welcome and important contributions to the work undertaken by knowledge mobilization specialists, it is crucial to note that further work is necessary in order to foster collaboration with knowledge brokers and consumers who may benefit from the open access and open data movements.
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