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Explore how public sector organizations develop and collaborate on open source software projects through this 42-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Discover insights from six successful case studies of public sector OSS projects across different countries and government levels, examining how development is typically concentrated and performed using national and local service providers. Learn about various funding models ranging from centralized approaches involving one or few key actors to broader crowd-funding setups with multiple participants. Understand the sustainability challenges inherent in different collaborative approaches and explore proactive strategies for addressing these issues. Gain practical knowledge about how public sector OSS development differs from industry practices and requires tailored approaches to manage unique governmental challenges. Walk away with concrete examples and actionable insights on how organizations can begin engaging with and contributing to both new and existing public sector open source initiatives, supporting the growing demand for sovereign and interoperable technology stacks in government settings.
