Summary:
- This article discusses the challenges and efforts in Croatia to establish a national repository infrastructure for open access to scientific publications and research data.
- It highlights the importance of having a centralized system to improve the visibility, accessibility, and preservation of Croatian research outputs, which can benefit both researchers and the general public.
- The article outlines the key steps taken by Croatian institutions and policymakers to address issues such as funding, technical infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement in order to create a sustainable open access ecosystem.