Why Global Perspectives on Open Science Matter | Katina Magazine

"To explore the status and challenges of open science across the world, we will publish a piece that familiarizes readers with the concept of open science, its historical evolution, and current debates, followed by a series of articles by experts deeply involved in the open transition movement in several regions: Indonesia, which was once identified by Nature as a world leader in publishing open-access papers; India, whose ambitious “One Nation, One Subscription” policy was announced in 2022, and whose ongoing negotiations with publishers are expected to be finalized by the end of 2024; and Africa, where a coalition of governments established the Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP) in 2017.

These articles will illuminate how each region is embracing open science, from open access and open research data to collaborative engagements with societal actors. They will examine the unique challenges different regions experience, particularly in the Global South. And they will consider how far open science has come, helping us understand whether it’s truly breaking down barriers to knowledge."