Budapest Open Access Initiative

Budapest Open Access Initiative

The Budapest Open Access Initiative (pronounced: boo-da-pest oh-pen ak-ses in-i-she-a-tiv) is a significant international effort aimed at making all research articles in all academic fields freely available on the internet. The initiative was launched in Budapest, Hungary, by the Open Society Institute in 2002.

Etymology

The term "Budapest Open Access Initiative" is named after the city of Budapest, where the initiative was first launched. The term "Open Access" refers to the initiative's goal of making academic research freely available to all, and "Initiative" signifies a plan or program intended to accomplish a specific aim.

Related Terms

• Open Access: A movement that promotes free, unrestricted access to research outputs such as journal articles and books.
• Open Society Institute: An organization that aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform.
• Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

See Also

• Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities
• Bethesda Statement on Open Access Publishing

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