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What does it mean?
Open source boosts competitiveness and builds skills across society.
In plain terms
Using open source helps companies and nations grow skills.
What can you take from it?
Open source creates value through shared knowledge and skills.

Where it applies

  • corporate strategy
  • national policy
  • technical training

Putting it to work

  • adopt open standards
  • invest in skill development

Questions to consider

  • How do you build skills in your team?
  • What shared resources help you?

Another view

Open source requires maintenance and governance to succeed.

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