European Diamond Capacity Hub: The Future of Diamond OA - DIAMAS

"On September 26th 2024, over 60 key stakeholders from the European Open Access community were invited to take a first look at the European Diamond Capacity Hub. This online event, dubbed the ‘soft launch’, spanned more than four hours and offered an overview of future developments for Diamond OA in Europe.

The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) aims to coordinate and align the activities of Diamond OA in Europe. When officially launched next year, the audience discussed how it will support Diamond publishers by facilitating information exchange, the sharing of resources, and the possibility to streamline operations. In addition, the hub will contain tools and services for publishers, as well as standards and support for the sustainability of publishing operations...."