LA Referencia is a Latin American network that promotes open science by providing access to scientific and academic publications from national repositories across the region. It supports interoperability and integration of research outputs from Latin American institutions.
LA Referencia:The Latin American Network for Open Science
Abstract
Country | Regional (Latin America) |
Start date | 2010 |
Annual Budget | n/a |
Responsible organisation(s) | Higher/Cabinet level coordination |
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LA Referencia was created as a regional cooperation initiative among Latin American countries to support open access policies and infrastructure. It emerged from a collaboration between national research agencies, universities, and international organizations, aligning with global movements such as OpenAIRE and COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories).
Enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of Latin American scientific production through an open-access repository network. Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across countries and institutions. Promote interoperability standards aligned with global open science initiatives.
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