FKFT - 2008
Free Knowledge Free Technology
The SELF Conference 2008
| Speakers | |
|---|---|
|
Balthas Seibold |
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Day | Second FKFT day (2008-07-16) |
| Room | Room1 |
| Start time | 16:00 |
| Duration | 00:30 |
| Info | |
| ID | 110 |
| Event type | |
| Track | Educating in Freedom |
| Language used for presentation | en |
Capacity Building in Free and Open Source Software
The case for African FOSS Business Models
The session will focus on how capacity building in Free and Open Source Software has an importnat role in enabling local small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Africa and beyond. Based on examples of programmes such as ict@innovation (Africa) and it@foss (Asia) some relevant approaches will be discussed such as regional networking and strengthening of consulting capacities of ICT associations and training institutions.
A focus will be on sharing of educational and training materials in the area of FOSS Business Models and FOSS Certification. The approach will however be based on an brainstorming and other interaction between the different experts and stakeholders present as opposed to a presentation of "solutions", which might not (yet) exist.
We will showcase some best practices where FOSS education is building human capacity. In addition we demonstrate some of the challenges and opportunities with FOSS Business training.