European Research Area Progress Report 2013
AllyFarnhill's bookmarks 2013-09-26
Summary:
"Unrestricted and free of charge access to publications is backed by a growing number of universities, research centres and funding agencies across Europe. Almost all Member States have set up legal and administrative conditions in support of Open Access to publications, and some of them are also promoting Open Access to data. Member States should continue deploying efforts in implementing Open Access to publications, and continue setting an adequate policy framework for Open Access to data, while taking into consideration IPR issues, notably in the case of private sector involvement in research. Horizon 2020 is leading by example, by making Open Access to research publications mandatory for the funding of research and innovation at EU level...."