Research data alliance : open science monitor case study

This case study reports activities performed by Research Data Alliance (RDA), an international grassroots organisation that promotes international collaboration and global sharing mechanisms to remove social and technical barriers to research data sharing and reuse. Drivers, impacts and barriers of the RDA were identified and discussed using secondary data sources, close reading of the RDA website, interview, as well as attending the RDA 13th Plenary Meeting. The report concludes with lessons learnt and policy conclusions, calling for increased industrial impact, development of sustainability models for open research data management, and induction and mentorship programs for RDA members.