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Dear Colleagues,</div>
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Join us as we delve into the findings of EIFL's latest report, ‘<a href="https://www.eifl.net/system/files/resources/202407/landscape_of_no-fee_open_access_publishing_in_africa.pdf" id="LPlnk150443" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.eifl.net/system/files/resources/202407/landscape_of_no-fee_open_access_publishing_in_africa.pdf">Landscape
of No-Fee Open Access Publishing in Africa</a>’. This report offers a comprehensive overview of open access (OA) journals across Africa that operate without charging fees to authors or readers, commonly known as Diamond OA journals. <br>
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Date: 15 August 2024<br>
Time: 11 am WAT / 12 pm CAT / 12 pm SAST</div>
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https://ubuntunet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QtvuQBYsQVOnByBm5HpfbQ#/registration</a></div>
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What to Expect: </div>
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- Understand the current landscape of Diamond OA journals in Africa, with data drawn from a survey of 199 journals and 21 hosting platforms. </div>
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- Gain insights from 25 detailed country reports that shed light on funding, financial sustainability, institutional support, and the challenges facing OA publishing across the continent. </div>
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- Learn about the collaborations, incentives, and strategies that are propelling the growth of Diamond OA in Africa. </div>
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This webinar is essential for researchers, librarians, publishers, and anyone interested in the future of open-access publishing in Africa. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and contribute to the conversation on advancing no-fee OA publishing.</div>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><b>Ina Smith</b> (her/she)</span></p>
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