http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/browse-resources/oss/open-source-and-standards This page contains resources on open source and standards and why they are important for sustainable development. Open source and standards represent an opportunity for developing countries to adopt affordable software and solutions toward bridging the digital divide. daily 1 2008-06-05T09:53:17Z http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/open-ict4d This paper argues that openness is especially relevant at this point in time because policy choices made in the near term will shape future socities. Only with a proper understanding, both theoretically and empirically, can we hope to influence policy in a prodevelopment direction. This paper is a first step in improving our understanding of the concept of openness and its implications for ICT4D. No publisher admin IDRC open source and standards 2008-11-17T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/malaysian-public-sector-open-source-software-programme Open Source Competency Centre (OSCC) a Malaysian government centre which serves as the point of reference for support and guidance in the implementation of Open Source Software in the the public sector. It provides resources on various policies, guidelines, recommendations and status of OSS implementation in government agencies. No publisher kaeru Malaysia open source and standards 2008-01-01T01:10:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/government-open-source-policies This resource provides the fourth update to the Center for Strategic and International Studies Open Source Policy survey which tracks governmental policies on the use of open source software as reported in the press or other media. As with the previous efforts, this resource included only explicit statements of policy and did not count decisions by governments to use or purchase open source software, as this may only reflect a decision based on price or product. No publisher fajrinrasyid open source and standards 2007-08-31T04:55:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-open-content This e-primer introduces the idea of Open Content by placing it in a larger historical context of copyright's relation to the public domain. It focuses on implications for policy makers thinking about information policies, and the advantages that the Open Content model may offer, especially for developing countries. No publisher hninnuhlaing UNDP open source and standards 2007-07-08T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-network-infrastructure-and-security This e-primer introduces readers to the network concepts and architectures, and the major networking functions with free/open source software (FOSS). It also discusses network security functions with FOSS, including security best practices and to-do's. The e-primer ends with useful tips on network planning, design and development. No publisher hninnuhlaing UNDP access and infrastructure security and privacy open source and standards 2007-03-14T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/sahana-overview-of-a-disaster-management-system This paper addresses the alignment between FOSS development and humanitarian applications. It then describes the anatomy of the Sahana system, a web-based, free and open source software that serves as a disaster management system dedicated to information management in relief operation, recovery and rehabilitation. The paper also discusses Sahana deployment and lessons learned. No publisher mkZamora Sri Lanka disaster reduction open source and standards 2006-12-17T05:30:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-licensing This e-primer examines different proprietary and free/open source software (FOSS) licenses that use copyright law to regulate the use of software, and discusses how the FOSS movement uses licenses as a way to create a different model of software development. It provides scenarios to highlight possible copyright issues regarding the use of FOSS by end-users, developers and vendors. No publisher hninnuhlaing UNDP open source and standards 2006-08-20T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-open-standards This e-primer introduces readers to what open standards are and why they are important. It explains the standard-setting processes and provides examples of open standards policies, initiatives and formats. It also addresses the challenges faced in implementing open standards. No publisher hninnuhlaing UNDP open source and standards 2006-04-20T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/apdip-e-note-7-open-technologies-catalyst-for An information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem includes not only the hardware and software but also the policies, processes, applications, partnerships and stakeholders that together make up the technology environment for a country, government or organization. This APDIP e-Note explains the value of open ICT ecosystems and elaborates on their principles and building blocks in simple terms. No publisher admin UNDP interoperability open source and standards 2006-03-12T16:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/roadmap-for-open-ict-ecosystems he Roadmap for Open ICT Ecosystems is a user-friendly guide for policy makers and technologists offerings tools for understanding, creating, and sustaining open information and communication technologies ecosystems. Inside the guide you will find: core principles for openness; best practices and case studies; practical policy guidelines; and an Openness Maturity Model. No publisher admin open source and standards 2005-09-09T00:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/policies-of-united-nations-system-organizations-towards-the-use-of-open-source-software-for-development This report is the second of a two-part review undertaken by the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) on the policies of United Nations system organizations regarding the use of OSS. The main focus of this second report is to examine the extent to which, in the wider framework of applying ICT for development, the use of OSS can foster the achievement of some of the Millennium Development Goals. No publisher admin UN open source and standards 2005-06-30T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-localization This e-primer gives a general introduction to localization, its benefits and some current localization efforts. It provides details of what is involved technically in localizing software and the standards involved. It also discusses what governments can do to encourage localization efforts and how technical individuals can get involved. No publisher hninnuhlaing UNDP open source and standards 2005-06-15T14:40:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/a-baseline-survey-on-free-and-open-source-software-foss-in-the-south-pacific-knowledge-awareness-and-usage The report is based on results of a survey conducted to determine the obstacles to maximizing the benefit of free and open source software (FOSS) for the Pacific island countries. A total of 467 structured interviews on knowledge, awareness, and usage of FOSS were conducted in the region. No publisher admin Pacific open source and standards 2005-06-14T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/policies-of-united-nations-system-organizations-towards-the-use-of-open-source-software-for-development-oss-in-the-secretariats This report is the first of a two-part review undertaken by the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) on the policies of United Nations system organizations regarding the use of OSS. It is aimed at raising awareness on the potential benefits of OSS by examining software policies in the secretariats against the background of a growing trend worldwide among Member States promoting the use of OSS in their own public administrations. No publisher admin UN open source and standards 2005-02-28T15:00:00Z Resource Item http://www.unapcict.org/ecohub/resources/foss-government-and-policy-primer This e-primer examines the issues related to government policies on free/open source software (FOSS). It focuses on the motivations behind various FOSS policies in the world today, the process by which they are formulated, and suggests implementation strategies that can be utilized. Its target audience are the policy-makers who set national policies and their advisers. No publisher JamesGC policy UNDP open source and standards 2004-09-01T08:05:00Z Resource Item