Online meeting
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
4pm CEST
While facing unique systemic challenges and funding constraints, consortia across the Global South have achieved remarkable open access success rates that even surpass many well-funded Global North institutions. How are they doing it?
The second installment of the Moving OA Forward Focus Sessions explores the dynamic landscape of open access negotiations from the perspective of consortia in southern regions.
Speakers César Pallares and Glenn Truran showcase the success stories of Consorcio Colombia and SANLiC, examples of how consortia across the Global South have demonstrated remarkable creativity, leadership, and impact in advancing open access.
This session offers a deeper understanding of the specific challenges faced by Global South consortia, presents innovative solutions being implemented, and is a source of inspiration to the broader global open access community.
Speakers
César Pallares, Research Manager at Consorcio Colombia
Glenn Truran, Director at South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC)