From Policy to Practice: Establishing Government OSPOs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

While the Open-Source Programme Office (OSPO) model is established in the private sector and parts of public administration in North America and Europe, its adoption in low- and middle-income country governments is only just beginning. This session brings together practitioners from Trinidad and Tobago and Kenya - two governments pioneering the OSPO model in their regions - alongside UNDP and ITU, to share what it takes to move from open-source policy to institutional practice. We will examine governance choices, financial sustainability, change management, and the role of international partners in supporting sovereign digital capacity. The session is designed for government leaders, donors, and open-source practitioners looking for concrete pathways to institutionalise open source in government.

‍Partners: UNDP, ITU, Trinidad and Tobago