Join us as we delve into the findings of EIFL’s latest report, ‘Landscape of No-Fee Open Access Publishing in Africa’. This report offers a comprehensive overview of open access (OA) journals across Africa that operate without charging fees to authors or readers, commonly known as Diamond OA journals.
Date: 15 August 2024
Time: 11 am WAT / 12 pm CAT / 12 pm SAST
Register at https://ubuntunet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QtvuQBYsQVOnByBm5HpfbQ#/registration
What to Expect:
– Understand the current landscape of Diamond OA journals in Africa, with data drawn from a survey of 199 journals and 21 hosting platforms.
– Gain insights from 25 detailed country reports that shed light on funding, financial sustainability, institutional support, and the challenges facing OA publishing across the continent.
– Learn about the collaborations, incentives, and strategies that are propelling the growth of Diamond OA in Africa.
This webinar is essential for researchers, librarians, publishers, and anyone interested in the future of open-access publishing in Africa. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and contribute to the conversation on advancing no-fee OA publishing.
General Information
For any further inquiries/information on the webinar please contact:
Ms Ina Smith: Ina@assaf.org.za
SciELO SA Planning Manager | Scholarly Publishing Programme
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
