Enhancing FAIR and Trustworthy Data Repositories: Insights from the Repositories in the Western Balkan Region

The “FAIR Implementation Workshop - Enhancing FAIR and Trustworthy Data Repositories: Insights from the Repositories in the Western Balkan Region” will take place on 8th May at 10.00-11.05 CEST.

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This workshop presents the key findings from the FAIR Implementation Support Action conducted at repositories in the Western Balkans: The Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina (DASS-BiH) and four different universities at the University of Belgrade from Serbia. Both institutions applied FAIR-IMPACT guidelines to enhance repository transparency, metadata exposure, and stakeholder trust, while facing similar regional challenges. The workshop will showcase how the same tool was implemented across two different disciplines—social sciences and chemistry—providing comparative insights on its effectiveness. Participants will gain practical knowledge on improving FAIR compliance and repository interoperability in diverse research fields.

 

AGENDA

11:00 Opening and Welcome Remarks 
  • Introduction to the workshop objectives and structure
  • Importance of FAIR principles in research data management
  • Overview of the FAIR Implementation Support Action
11:10 Case Study 1: Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina (DASS-BiH) 
  • Repository background and motivation for participation
  • Implementation process and key improvements
  • Challenges encountered and solutions applied
  • Impact on repository visibility and stakeholder engagement
11:30 Case Study 2: University of Belgrade – Experiences of four repositories
  • Institutional context and repository structure
  • Application of FAIR-IMPACT guidelines in a different discipline
  • Lessons learned and key takeaways
  • Future plans for sustaining FAIR principles
11:50 Interactive Q&A and Closing Remarks 
  • Open discussion with participants
  • Recommendations for repositories in similar contexts
  • Next steps and opportunities for further engagement

 

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