Public Policy Advocacy Nigeria

The Public Policy Advocacy Team ( Nigeria) is a people-driven initiative to envision and engage in social change in public policies and human rights, enhancing a friendly internet environment for open knowledge. The group intends to engage relevant stakeholders within the country's open knowledge space, providing information about ongoing and future activities, opportunities, and challenges related to the impact of public policies on open knowledge.

Background Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture in its history, where the strategic promotion and widespread dissemination of open knowledge promise to significantly propel its socioeconomic development and enrich its deep-rooted traditions and cultural legacies. Open knowledge is predicated on removing barriers to information access, ensuring that data and resources are freely available, easily accessible, and legally reusable by anyone, anywhere, at any time. This concept is about leveling the playing field and democratizing access to knowledge, liberating the full potential of individuals, communities, and institutions.

Objectives

Raise Awareness:Educate Nigerians (individuals, multinationals, government agencies, etc.) about the importance and benefits of open knowledge.
Advocacy:Advocate for policies that promote open access to information, data, and research.
Capacity Building:Equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills and tools to create, share, and utilize open knowledge effectively.
Collaboration:Foster partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, and the private sector to advance open knowledge initiatives.
Innovation:Encourage the development of innovative solutions that leverage open knowledge for societal progress.