In recent months, 11 ISC Members worked with experts to strengthen their digital capacity through the ISC "Science organizations in the digital age" project. Drawing on their experiences, the report “Harnessing ‘digital’ for science in lower-resource settings” has been published. It distills key learning and recommendations for science organizations on leveraging digital technologies.
The report examines how science organizations can strengthen their digital capacity to achieve their missions, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts.
The paper highlights why digital capacity is critical for science organizations and how it can help close gaps in participation and impact. It positions digital transformation as a strategic priority that enables organizations to respond to global change and deliver value to their stakeholders.
It introduces the ISC Digital Maturity Framework, a tool designed specifically for science organizations to assess their current state and identify opportunities for improvement.
The paper calls for leadership commitment and investment in digital skills, data, and systems. It offers practical next steps and a companion toolkit to help organizations move from assessment to action and to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age.