Exploring OSPOs and Open Methods in Humanitarian Response

Explore the intersection of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) and humanitarian response in this 21-minute talk by Heather Leson and Pete Masters. Delve into case studies, insights, failures, and lessons learned from implementing open source solutions in humanitarian contexts. Examine methodologies and models for setting up OSPOs within organizations and prioritizing open source approaches in the digital age. Learn about initiatives like Missing Maps and their impact on health information systems. Discover how local communities and open source principles can be leveraged to address humanitarian challenges. Gain valuable perspectives on coordinating efforts, aligning with digital transformation strategies, and adhering to humanitarian principles while effectively utilizing open source, open data, and open organization concepts.

Introduction
Context
Medicine Frontier
Missing Maps
Health Information
MSF
MissingMaps
The audacious project
The small humanitarian
Where they are
Shifting possibilities
Missing digital pieces
Open source products services
Local plus open
Local communities
A small movement
Model resource program offices
Open communities
Wrap up