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Description
As a subset of open science, open infrastructure has the enormous potential to alter
research and education. This is because open infrastructure is flexible, cost-effective, and
scalable. Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) has created an Infra Finder tool to help
activists make the case for adopting open infrastructure in their local communities. This
technology helps to level the playing field between organisations with little resources and
those with analyst teams by enhancing openness and the ease with which information on
open infrastructure services can be obtained. To encourage trust, the gadget will present
information that goes beyond traditional market indications. Governance frameworks,
regulations, pricing, user contributions and community, technological affordances, and
interoperability are just a few examples. Infra Finder enables users to discover, filter, and
compare services that complement their existing offers, empowering all users and
cultivating a sense of belonging.
Infra Finder, currently housing 57 infrastructures, is on a trajectory of growth. It aims to
expand its platform to include a larger number of open infrastructures, thereby enhancing
their visibility and subsequent adoption across the continent. This growth promises
exciting opportunities and advancements in the field of open infrastructure.
The IOI's State of Open Infrastructure report was created by methodically curating and
analysing data from the 57 facilities listed in Infra Finder. This paper contains
comprehensive data and analysis, providing a unique and insightful view on open
infrastructure characteristics and the concerns affecting them internationally. A chapter is
dedicated to studying the global policy framework for open research and infrastructure,
bringing significant insights to the audience.
