Additional Resources

There are many considerations to juggle when embarking on an open source strategy or developing open source software (OSS) solutions to improve public services or administration. We have created the following resources you may want to refer to in tandem with this report.

Checklist: How Governments Can Leverage Open Source Solutions: In order to facilitate the steps we have covered in this report, we’ve provided a consolidated list of recommendations for you to refer to as you think through or manage an open source government project.

Open Source Project Hubs for COVID-19: In the wake of the 2020 outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple organizations produced lists of open source software solutions that can be used in an effective response and recovery plan. These project hubs shoulder the burden of open source project discovery, making it easier for governments to find projects that fit their needs.

Further Reading on Open Source and Government: We recognize that for some readers, our report may be a lot to digest. For other readers, this report may have prompted a desire to dig deeper into the topic or brush up on proven open source development practices. Alternatively, there may be more foundational questions on the broader topic of software development that need to be addressed before our open source content can be maximally useful to you.