Open science outlook 1: status and trends around the world
This publication is the first endeavour to assess the state of open science at the global level in line with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.
While the findings point to increases in the adoption of open science practices across regions and disciplines, this growth has been uneven. Gaps persist along existing socio-economic, technological and digital divides between countries. Lack of equity in access to funding, skills and tools are preventing open science from reaching its full potential.
The transition to open science requires a shift in the culture of and partnerships for science. Only collective, collaborative and coordinated action and investment can accelerate the transition to a truly global, equitable open science.