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.
INASP’s John Young was part of a piece of work while at ODI, with partners in the UK, US and China, to develop a scenario and communications materials to help local agencies in two districts in China to communicate earthquake risk to local decision makers and the public.
This report explores the definition and political value of evidence-informed policy making (EIPM) within the context of local government in Philippines.
In this case study Govinda Bhandari demonstrates how the support of a strong research community and an easy-to-use publishing platform can combine to make a significant impact.
This case study looks at one of the ways the open access movement influences information sharing and exchange, focusing on the Public Knowledge Project’s Open Journal System (OJS).