Strategies toward Diamond Open Access: State of the Art, Case Studies, Narrative
Abstract
DIAMAS and CFRAT-OF are two projects aimed at developing a common strategy for Diamond Open Access within the European Research Area. Their results and outcomes are being published throughout 2025. This article provides a brief overview of selected results, addressing both technical and policy-related aspects. Specifically, it summarizes elements of the Croatian and French national strategies, which are then repurposed to suggest potential changes to the Italian national strategy. The accuracy of the Italian narrative is brought into question. Could the Italian case also be understood as a literary problem? Exploring this question may offer valuable insights for the broader Open Access movement.
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