Open Source Beyond Software Development: G0v.Tw's 10-Year Odyssey

Explore Taiwan's innovative approach to open source collaboration beyond software development in this 41-minute conference talk. Discover how g0v.tw, a community initiative started in 2012, has successfully applied open source principles to address social issues and foster civic engagement. Learn about the community's impressive 10-year journey, including its role in Taiwan's effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insights into g0v's unique model of including non-programmers in open source projects, its governance structure, and strategies for empowering contributors. Examine real-world cases, impacts, and the future vision of this groundbreaking social infrastructure that enables citizens from diverse backgrounds to collaboratively develop solutions to societal challenges.

Open Source Beyond Software Development: G0v.Tw's 10-Year Odyssey - Isabel Hou, g0v jothon