Free access to open content and the role of NGOs in the use and design of free software and open hardware in developing countries
(2006) Free access to open content and the role of NGOs in the use and design of free software and open hardware in developing countries. In Proceedings FM10 Openness : Code, science and content, Chicago (USA).
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Abstract
The author describes a possible context in which non-profit NGOs foster economic growth in
developing countries. Since economies in developing countries are confronted with various difficulties that
prevent growth, it is very important to use existing know-how and resources that are placed on the Internet on
discussion, research and development fora. Those repositories and archives may offer solutions that enable
enterprises to be flexible, feasible, legally safe, technologically efficient, yet to preserve independence from
inflexible suppliers and manufacturers. The author emphasizes that non-governmental organizations founded by
the citizens themselves may be a genuine organizational form in which motivation, knowledge, dedication and
independence may ensure proper management and development techniques for end-user oriented development.
| Keywords: | free software, developing countries |
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| Subjects: | B. Information use and sociology of information. > BE. Information economics. |
| ID Code: | 6375 |
| Deposited By: | Vucic, Vedran |
| Deposited On: | 03 June 2006 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.gnucentar.org.yu/conference-paper.pdf |
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