(27 Nov 2025) OA publishing is now a prominent feature of the academic publishing ecosystem across Asia. An increasing number of scholars, librarians, and institutions are collaborating to ensure that research and knowledge is accessible to everybody. The DOAJ Open Access in Asia webinar (November 7, 2025) was organized by Senior Ambassador for Asia, Vrushali Dandawate, and included DOAJ ambassadors from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and China who discussed developments in their respective regions.
Based on the descriptions shared by the DOAJ Asia Ambassadors about OA publishing in their countries, there was some commonality in the local experiences and national challenges. Ambassadors highlighted the following insights:
- Open Access publishing is increasing in Asia.
- Diamond OA is particularly robust in Asia. 3000 of the 5500 journals indexed from Asia are Diamond (55%). Currently, 63% of DOAJ journals are Diamond.
- DOAJ continues to play an important role in improving journal quality through local engagement via Ambassador and volunteer activities (workshops, webinars and local activities).
- Asian countries need continued training, funding, and, specifically, unified and national OA policies.
- Collaboration across borders is key for long-term success to promote and adopt OA.
The webinar slides are available on Zenodo and a recording is available on YouTube.
More details can be found on DOAJ Blog here.
