COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories)

COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories) is an international organization that connects and supports institutions worldwide in providing free, online access to scholarly research. Its goal is to promote open sharing of academic work through digital repositories, making research easily accessible to everyone, including educators, students, and the public. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices among universities, libraries, and research organizations, COAR helps ensure that valuable knowledge is openly available, advancing innovation and education globally.