Open access (OA) is the practice of providing unrestricted access via the Internet to peer-reviewed scholarly research. It is most commonly applied to scholarly journal articles, but it is also increasingly being provided to theses, book chapters, and scholarly monographs. (Wikipedia, 2013)

As part of the global #OpenAccessWeek 2013, the local #OpenMovement community in Cambodia is hosting an event titled 'Open Access Week 2013 in Cambodia' in Phnom Penh. #Cambodia will be participating for the first time in this week-long, international celebration.

WHAT: Open Access Week 2013 in Cambodia
WHY: Be part of the global Open Access Week 2013 celebration. First time for Cambodia to participate with the aim to connect the dots of like-minded people, organizations concerning Open Movement.
To promote Open Access and other OPEN movements in Cambodia.
WHEN: Sun, Oct 27, 3:30-6:30pm (TBC - depending on the event agenda)
WHERE: Outdoor Open Space, SmallWorld co-working space
WHO: Organized by local Open Movement community in Cambodia. 

Open for public, free admission.

==Tentative Event Agenda==
3-3:30pm Participants arrival and socializing
3:30-4pm Wikipedia Edit-a-thon (TBC)
4-4:30pm Open Comics (TBC)
4:30-5pm Small talk...(TBC)
5-6:30pm Movie Screening 'RIP: A Remix Manifesto'

More updates to follow. 
Get involved by participating in the event or presenting any open project or experience you have with Open movement and have got any good ideas to share, please contact us: Greg Bem/ Vantharith Oum.

Thank you!