Research data management regulations ,July 2020

Abstract

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Kenya, which has since been repealed to Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013. KEFRI is mandated to: conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources; disseminate research findings to stakeholders; build capacity of stakeholders; and establish partnerships and cooperate with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training. In accomplishing its mandate, KEFRI generates research data that is the main asset of the Institute. The Institute is committed to making its data accessible to all stakeholders. However, KEFRI is bound to loose its wealth of data if it is not properly managed. These regulations sets out procedures on how research data will be secured, managed and shared by the Institute.