Working Together to Promote Open Access Policy Alignment in Europe – Synthesis Report

"The PASTEUR4OA Europe-wide project meeting of national experts was held on 2-3 December in London and was attended by 55 participants representing the PASTEUR4OA consortium and the recently founded Knowledge Net. The meeting aimed to build on the experience of Member States (MS) and neighbouring countries in developing and implementing national Open Access (OA) policies. Moreover, it aimed to provide information on the rationale for advancing an aligned OA policy agenda across Europe which is in agreement with the European Commission (EC) Recommendation on Access to and Preservation of Scientific Information and the Open Access Mandate for Horizon 2020 (H2020). In addition, it aimed to promote discussions on the role, priorities, framework and strategy of the nascent Knowledge Net. The synthesis report outlines the key topics presented by the PASTEUR4OA project speakers and the invited speakers. It summarises the main conclusions drawn from the regional work groups’ sessions. It reviews the key issues discussed during the meeting and considers what the next steps are ..."