Open Source in Russia: To Be or Not to Be?

Open Source in Russia: To Be or Not to Be?

03 Jun, 17:00–18:15

Several wide-ranging digital transformation projects are currently under way in Russia. Their aim is to make the economy more competitive, and improve interaction between government bodies and the public. However, open-source code is going virtually ignored. According to a Red Hat report, open source’s share stands at less than 1%. This is in stark contrast to the US, where it stands at 23%, and China, where it stands at 10%. What might be the economic benefit of a policy aiming to facilitate the spread of open-source products and platforms? Could the process of creating Russian platforms and integrating them in the global network pave the way for a breakthrough in IT and in economic leadership? How should open-source software be employed to address import substitution and import dependency challenges?













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