Ms Trish Radotic1, Ms Hilary Hanahoe2, Ms Connie Clare2
1Australian Research Data Commons, Australia, 2Research Data Alliance,
Biography:
Hilary Hanahoe is the Secretary General of the Research Data Alliance (RDA), an international, non-profit, volunteer organisation addressing the need for open and interoperable sharing and re-use of research data and building the social, technical and cross-disciplinary links to enable such sharing and re-use on a global scale.
Currently, RDA has a community of over 14,500 individual data professionals from 151 countries collaborating on different open science and open data activities, operating under six fundamental guiding principles of openness, consensus, harmonisation, community-driven, inclusivity, not for profit and technology neutrality. Hilary is passionate about the work of the Research Data Alliance and its vibrant, volunteer community working to enable the open sharing and reuse of data across the globe.
Abstract:
The Research Data Alliance (RDA) fosters global collaboration by building the social and technical bridges that enable open sharing and re-use of data. This poster explores the contributions of data communities from Oceania and East Asia within the RDA, highlighting both regional strengths and areas for expanded engagement.
Through an analysis of participation metrics across RDA Working and Interest Groups, we map current involvement from countries within the Australasia region. The data show strong contributions from Australia, with notable leadership roles and active community-building initiatives. In contrast, several East Asian and Pacific Island nations remain underrepresented in RDA structures, signaling untapped potential for broader regional inclusion.
We identify opportunities for greater engagement that align with the RDA’s goals and regional priorities—such as indigenous data governance, open science, FAIR data practices, and climate data stewardship. Emphasising the mutual benefits of increased participation, the poster outlines pathways for recognition, networking, policy influence, and capacity building through RDA involvement.
By showcasing both achievements and gaps, this poster aims to encourage new collaborations, amplify regional voices, and promote data community development across Oceania and East Asia. Strengthening regional engagement in RDA will ensure more equitable representation, greater visibility, and impactful contributions to global data-sharing efforts.