Global research, vital for economic and social progress, remains largely inaccessible due to costly paywalls and inequitable publishing models. Better science diplomacy could help to provide the leadership necessary for real reform.
Launched by INASP and African Journals Online, Journal Publishing Practices and Standards (JPPS) is a unique framework for providing accreditation and support for journals in the Global South hosted on the Journals Online platforms.
The Journals Online project aimed to increase the visibility, accessibility and quality of peer-reviewed journals in developing countries so that research outputs produced in these countries can be found, shared and used more effectively.
From 2013-2018 the Strengthening Research and Knowledge Systems (SRKS) programme worked at the individual, institutional and national levels to strengthen research and knowledge systems.
The African Journals Online programme was initiated by INASP in order to raise the visibility of African journals and create a greater awareness of research carried out in Africa. Locally owned and managed since 2005, AJOL now hosts more than 500 African journals.
In order to increase access to and use of information by the public, INASP was asked to work with national and public library associations in Africa to enable the development of strategic and work plans, training and the research and publication of newsletters, reports and books.
