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Hinari and Agora: Providing access for researchers in developing countries
1Starbourne, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2RX, United Kingdom. mlong@bmjgroup.com.
Summary
Two programs, Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI) and Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA), provide developing countries with vital scientific and clinical literature online at low cost.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Information Science
Background:
- Access to up-to-date scientific and clinical literature is crucial for research and development.
- Developing countries often face significant barriers to accessing global research resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two key initiatives, HINARI and AGORA, that address the accessibility gap.
- To highlight the role of publisher agreements in facilitating access.
Main Methods:
- The article describes the operational schemes of HINARI and AGORA.
- It outlines how these programs leverage the World Wide Web for distribution.
Main Results:
- HINARI and AGORA successfully distribute scientific and clinical literature to developing nations.
- Access is provided at zero or minimal cost to eligible individuals.
Conclusions:
- These initiatives significantly improve research capacity in developing countries.
- Collaborations between publishers and access programs are vital for global knowledge dissemination.
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