Free and Open Source Software and Technology for Sustainable Development

Parayil Govindan Sunami Atsushi Parayil Govinda Sowe Sulayman K.

ISBN 10: 9280812173 / ISBN 13: 9789280812176

Published by United Nations University Press, 2012

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pp. 360.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Free and Open Source Software and Technology for Sustainable Development
• Publisher: United Nations University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9280812173
• ISBN 13: 9789280812176
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Used

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Synopsis

Free and open source software (FOSS) technologies transcend geographical and cultural boundaries to usher in a new paradigm where volunteers collaboratively develop software for the commons. The political economy of FOSS technologies has far-reaching implications because of the centrality of information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D). The global trend in the diffusion and adoption of FOSS technologies is a testimony to the socio-economic and technological impact the software has for both developed and developing economies. While FOSS development, education and business potentials may appear as a phenomenon for the developed world, a sizable number of developing countries have undertaken bold measures to bring about innovation, sustainable ICT development and technology independence.

About the Author

Sulayman K. Sowe is JSPS-UNU Fellow, Science and Technology for Sustainable Societies, at the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies, Japan. Govindan Parayil is vice rector at United Nations University and director of the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies. Atsushi Sunami is associate professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan.