Openfest - Sofia: Free And Open Source Software In European Public Administrations

Abstract

This talk gives an overview of how public administrations in the European Union are embracing free and open source software solutions. It will outline the major trends, providing a context and a roadmap for European public administrations' policies. The presentation will give plenty of examples of public administrations that jointly develop, share and re-use such software solutions.

Gijs Hillenius

Context for Digital Government

Policy specialist on open source in public services, knowlegde transfer expert