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Open access in APAC: Lessons from Japan and beyond
Open Access (OA) is reshaping scholarly communication worldwide, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is playing an increasingly important role in this transformation. From government mandates to publisher agreements, OA is influencing how research is created, shared, and evaluated. This webinar will explore the evolving OA landscape across APAC, drawing on insights from Japan’s transformational agreements as well as experiences from other countries in the region.
We’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges OA presents for authors, libraries, and institutions — from increasing research visibility to navigating compliance requirements. Librarians and university research administrators will gain practical perspectives, based on data and experience on how OA can drive collaboration, enhance institutional impact, and support a more open and equitable research ecosystem.
Webinar highlights:
- Gain insights into the evolving landscape of Open Access (OA) across Asia-Pacific (APAC), with examples from Japan and beyond.
- Understand how OA mandates and policies are shaping research publishing.
- Explore the impact of OA on authors and libraries, including challenges and opportunities.
- Learn how institutions can leverage OA to increase visibility, collaboration, and research impact.
- Discover practical strategies for navigating OA transitions.
- Hear from experts on what the future of scholarly communication may look like in APAC.




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