The Budapest Open Access Initiative

The Budapest Open Access Initiative, launched in 2002, is a significant movement advocating for free and unrestricted access to research and academic work. It emphasizes that knowledge generated through public funding should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford expensive journal subscriptions. The initiative encourages researchers and institutions to share their findings openly online, promoting collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making globally. By removing paywalls, it seeks to democratize knowledge, ensuring that important information benefits all of society, from scientists and scholars to the general public.