How to make Open Source more sustainable?

Makers of a sustainable future

Makers of a sustainable future

How to make Open Source more sustainable?

Alexander Vassbotn Røyne-Helgesen

Principal Engineer

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How to make Open Source more sustainable?

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  1. How can we secure funding for open source projects?
    • How can we ensure that open source developers are fairly compensated for their contributions?
    • How can we measure the value of open source contributions?
  2. How can we encourage more people to contribute to open source projects?
  3. How can we balance the need for financial sustainability with the principles of open source?
    • How can we ensure that open source projects are inclusive and accessible to all?

The solution?

How can we secure funding for open source projects?

  1. Developing a model for compensating open source developers.

  2. Securing reliable funding sources for open source projects.

  3. Measuring the value of open source contributions.

How can we encourage more people to contribute to open source projects?

  1. Encouraging more people to contribute to open source projects by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

How can we ensure that open source projects are inclusive and accessible to all?

How can we balance the need for financial sustainability with the principles of open source?

  1. Balancing the need for financial sustainability with the principles of open source

It's important for open source projects to have sustainable funding and support, as well as clear governance and maintenance policies, to minimize the risk of discontinuation.

Is Open Source a part of making a sustainable future?

  1. Open by default: Making Open Source the standard approach for projects
  2. Contribute back: Encouraging active participation in the Open Source ecosystem
  3. Secure by design: Making security a priority in all software projects
  4. Foster inclusive participation and community building: Enabling and facilitating diverse and inclusive contributions
  1. Design for reusability: Designing projects to be interoperable across various platforms and ecosystems
  2. Provide documentation: Providing thorough documentation for end-users, integrators and developers
  3. RISE (recognize, incentivize, support and empower): Empowering individuals and communities to actively participate
  4. Sustain and scale: Supporting the development of solutions that meet the evolving needs of the UN system and beyond.

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Makers of a sustainable future

Makers of a sustainable future

Alexander
Vassbotn
Røyne-Helgesen

alexander.royne-helgesen@knowit.no | @phun_ky | @phun-ky