Policy guidelines for the development and promotion of open access
January 2012
Manuals and Handbooks
The Policy Guidelines for the development and promotion of open access were published in 2012 by UNESCO. These Guidelines provide an account of the development of Open Access, make reference of why it is important, how to attain it, and address the design and effectiveness of relevant policies. The overall objective is to promote Open Access in Member States by facilitating understanding of all relevant issues related to Open Access.