Clinicians, policy makers, decision makers, practitioners and many researchers in low-income
countries still have limited access to key research findings, due to journal paywalls. The Global Young Academy has just launched the More Open Access pledge to push for faster change.
Pledging means commitment to submitting at least 1 manuscript to an Open Access outlet (peer-reviewed journal or pre-print server) by the end of the year. The initiators have aimed for a pledge that is feasible for many, irrespective of discipline, seniority, or resources. They want to generate more consideration of Open Access and, most of all, more action.
CODATA is partnering with the GYA in a number of activities and supports this pledge. You can read more and sign up via http://bit.ly/2a0GWzT