UNESCO Launches Global Survey to Shape the Future of Diamond Open Access

UNESCO Launches Global Survey to Shape the Future of Diamond Open Access 1024 753 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

On 10th July 2024, UNESCO launched a global survey as part of its consultation process to gather insights on Diamond Open Access—a key initiative in scholarly publishing aimed at ensuring research is freely accessible to everyone. The consultation, available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, invites contributions from global stakeholders to help shape a collaborative framework for Diamond Open Access.

What is Diamond Open Access? Diamond Open Access refers to a model where scholarly content is published and made available to the public at no cost, with neither subscription fees nor Article Processing Charges (APCs). It promotes inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that researchers, institutions, and readers from all regions, including those underrepresented, have access to knowledge without financial barriers.

Why Participate in the Survey? UNESCO is encouraging researchers, institutions, librarians, and policymakers to take part in the survey. The feedback gathered will be critical in shaping a global framework for Diamond Open Access, aligning efforts to advance open science, equity in knowledge sharing, and global collaboration. The survey is designed to be easy to complete, taking approximately 15 to 25 minutes, and is available in four languages to ensure wide participation.

Next Steps: The Global Summit on Diamond Open Access The survey results will be presented at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, scheduled for December 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit will use these findings to guide further discussions on global strategies for advancing open access in research and may lead to regional consultations.

Data Privacy and Protection UNESCO is committed to protecting the privacy of survey participants. The survey complies with GDPR regulations, ensuring that personal data is handled with the utmost care. Only consolidated findings will be shared, and the identities of individual respondents will be fully protected.

Help shape the future of open access by participating in this important global consultation. Access the survey here.

Be part of the movement for a more open, equitable, and collaborative research environment.

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