Malta has requested support in developing a tailor-made Open Access policy. The aim of this PSF Specific Support is to provide external advice and operational recommendations on defining the vision, goals and scope of the national Open Access policy, and on clarifying the requirements for its implementation. These include setting up the key infrastructure, such as a national platform and repository, and its governance, including fair use of data. The PSF experts also provide guidance on the investments and resources involved, as well as advise on how it can be linked to other European and international platforms.
Documents
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An overview of the Specific Support to Malta.
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The objective of this Specific Support is to develop recommendations serving as a basis for a tailor-made Open Access policy in relation to access to publications and data, including setting up a required infrastructure.
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Expert panel of the Specific Support to Malta
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The PSF Specific Support to Malta aims to provide external advice and operational recommendations on an Open Access policy to the country’s authorities. The objective is to enable Malta to adopt a timely and effective path towards achieving European goals related to Open Access and bridging the gap with other leading Member States in this area.
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Summary Article of the Specific Support to Malta