Open access to research is critical to global development. Development research funders' open access policies are a key tool for ensuring access. The evidence in this paper can strengthen open access policies, shaping a more equitable and effective research publishing system.
Global research, vital for economic and social progress, remains largely inaccessible due to costly paywalls and inequitable publishing models. South Africa’s 2025 G20 leadership presents an opportunity to champion transformative, inclusive reforms in research publishing.
This article considers three of the approaches taken by AuthorAID to support early-career researchers in developing countries to communicate and publish their research: mentoring, online training and embedding research-writing courses within institutions.
In this case study Joshua Okonya talks about the challenges developing country researchers face in getting their research published in scientific journals, and how AuthorAID can help.
