Funding Local Open Access Journals in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethics and Strategies

Abstract

Open access (OA) publishing is altering the scientific, academic, and industrial landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing the visibility  and accessibility of research. Nevertheless, the sustainability of local OA journals has been reported to be hindered by funding  challenges. In this paper, I explored these issues and proposed strategic solutions to ensure the long-term viability of OA journals in the  region amidst the current funding constraints. The paper briefly discusses OA publishing, ethical funding models, and strategies to  ensure sustainable publishing in the global academic community.