Open Source and Economic Development
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The document discusses the utilization of open source software (OSS) as an economic development strategy across various countries, highlighting examples from Brazil, Spain, France, Malaysia, South Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It emphasizes the importance of existing resources, community support, and government investments in OSS to improve economic conditions and bridge the digital divide. The conclusion calls for more research to understand the impact of these initiatives and the need for localized adaptation and collaboration among stakeholders.
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Open Source and Economic Development
- 1. Open Source Software and Economic Development (A Brief) World Tour of Government-Centric Ecosystems Presented presented to the 13th International Free Software Forum July 26, 2012 by Deborah Bryant FISL 13
- 2. About the Speaker Civic & Non-profit Advisor BryantGroup Homeland Open Security Technology Program 2
- 3. A matter of words. Open Source Software/OSS Free Software/FOSS Free/Libre Software/FLOSS
- 4. One Goal. Ten Strategies. • Countries around the world are utilizing open source to improve their countries economic condition as part of their Information CommunicationsTechnology (ICT) strategy. • All strategy starts with existing resources. • What can we learn from some current examples? 4 4
- 5. Open Ecosystem Government Community Industry Education Private Capitol
- 6. Brazil Recognized as visionary Brasil Brasil and pioneering government leadership in using FOSS for - economic development - bridge the digital divide
- 7. Spain • National Foundation España Espanha • Ambitious public administration projects • Strong communities
- 8. France • High profile federal Francia adoption França • City of Paris: Software Industry Cluster Theory in practice • Funded 30 projects to date
- 9. French FLOSS Global 2011 Revenue 25 2.5 Billion 30 Euros source:
- 10. French FLOSS Companies about 25 300 30 source:
- 11. Malaysia • Government Malasia Malásia Competency Center • Aggressive public sector development • Investment in work force development (training)
- 12. Maylasia OSS Master Plan Implementation Roadmap
- 13. Malaysian Government Creates the Marketplace Text
- 14. Malaysian Education and Work Force Training
- 15. Community
- 16. South Korea • Corea del Sur Government Coréia do Sul Investment in start- ups and education • Annual OSS Day and cash awards • Investment in work force development (training)
- 17. Korea’s National Initiative Power Shift acceleration in the world IT market [HW to SW] Maintain Domestic OSS introduction has continuously expanded with a steady Continuous growth(Annual average growth of 8.2%) growth
- 18. Community Support & Encouragement Supporting Undertake international contribution through the activation of OSS OSS Communities -22 subjects in 2011, Development driving registered in the sourceforge -Developer training driving through 5th open SW developer contest
- 19. United States • Software industry is Estados Unidos reinventing itself Estados Unidos • Government is investing in the development model • Economic and political changes have changed the landscape for OSS
- 20. OSS 3-D Visualization worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/ World Wind Ecosystem 20 worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/
- 21. Public Private Models Electronic Health Records VistA 21
- 22. Public Private Models Secure Health Information Exchange CONNECT connectopensource.org 22
- 23. Public Private Models Cancer Research Tools 23
- 24. US Federal IT Budget • What no one is talking about. 24 24
- 25. Improving on Government’s ability to collaborate 25 25
- 26. Investing in an Open Source Community 26 26
- 27. United Kingdom Reino Unido Reino Unido • UK has a long policy courtship with open source • New procurement strategy includes small and medium businesses (SME) • Open Data program increases interest in FOSS
- 28. Portland • Small City Initiative Oregon • Gov outreach to FOSS USA community in all technology initiatives • Open Source mecca for North America • Contributors and entrepreneurs live and work here.
- 29. Emerging Trends
- 30. Increasing Historical Information (Data) Analytics
- 31. Traditional Investment Risk Considerations Technology Management Time to Market
- 32. New Investment Consideration (brings value and risk) Community Management Technology Time to Market
- 33. Summary •Governments around the world are pursing FOSS/OSS as an economic strategy •More research is needed to quantify the impact of these initiatives. •We have much to learn from each other, but must adapt to our local context •Open minds are needed to build bridges across the divide between participants to create a healthy ecosystem.
- 34. Thank-you. Gracias. Obrigado. Questions? ¿Preguntas? Perguntas?
- 35. For Further information. Deborah Bryant deborah@debbryant.com ph 011.533.8050 irc: debz0r BryantGroup