Sharing research information is one of the crucial issues as far as the implementation of the ERA is concerned. The situation of research information and e-infrastructures in the Eastern European (EE) region is by no means homogeneous. There are countries, which have created new infrastructures such as current research information systems (CRIS) and there are other countries, which are in their planning phase, trying to identify suitable policies, strategies, standards and technologies. This workshop is therefore designed to address questions of availability of information on research activities (i.e. databases including information on research projects, institutions, experts, publications etc.) in EE countries, highlight different approaches, list things still to be desired and foster exchange and network building. To stimulate and structure the discussion the organisers point to the following issues:

• Different solutions in EE in respect to the issue of provision of research information
• Specific problems and difficulties in developing and implementing a CRIS
• Policy approaches in the EE countries
• Possible convergence and cooperation

These issues should be very briefly addressed by the participants (5 min.) in order to leave enough time for discussion during this 90-minute workshop.
If you would like to contribute to the workshop with a statement or short presentation, please contact the organisers: agnieszka.wenninger@gesis.org.

Please note that the organisers are unfortunately not able to provide reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses.

Author Agnieszka Wenninger [http://www.wbc-inco.net/org/5486.html

CRIS 2008 9th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems http://www.wbc-inco.net/link/5484.html