WACREN ORCID Website

The ORCID-WACA initiative is a WACREN program supported by the ORCID Global Participation Fund.

ClientWACREN
RoleDigital Creative
Timeline1 Week
Year2026
WACREN ORCID Website
Overview

EXPANDING REGIONAL ORCID ADOPTION

The Challenge

It expands the use of Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID) digital IDs and persistent identifiers across West and Central Africa to boost the global visibility and credibility of regional researchers.

The Solution

Drive regional ORCID adoption, train 15 regional ambassadors, and engage over 1,000 researchers and librarians. Backed by the ORCID Global Participation Fund and integrated with networks like eduID.africa. Activities include multilingual workshops, a community of practice, and virtual office hours for institutional repositories.

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Process
01

RESEARCH & CONTEXT

Mapped out the core requirements and analyzed the landscape to ensure a solid foundation.

02

CONCEPT & FLOW

Developed the core mechanics and visual language, stress-testing ideas before full production.

03

EXECUTION

Brought the concepts to life through meticulous design, editing, and technical development.

04

DELIVERY

Finalized assets and rolled out the campaign, ensuring every touchpoint was polished.