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Lessons For Open Standard Policies

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Author : Rajiv C. Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

Lessons For Open Standard Policies written by Rajiv C. Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.

In 2003, Massachusetts embarked on a policy to transition to open standards for information technology. This policy led Massachusetts to switch the format of its electronic documents for its public records from a proprietary standard to an open standard. This article documents this historic process because Massachusetts was the first government to switch its information technology over to open standards. In the process, we develop a set of lessons learned from the Massachusetts experience. These lessons are invaluable for other governments as well as scholars studying the adoption of standards. The Massachusetts policy towards open standards is being careful watched by many governments. A number of other governments including several states in the United States, such as Minnesota and New York, as well as other national governments such as Belgium, Finland, France, Japan, and South Africa are moving towards or considering open standards policies. These policies are led by a desire to save money and have greater flexibility with respect to IT. However, the switch towards open standards can be fraught with difficulties that encompass economic, socio-political, technological, and institutional issues. Our analysis offers a number of lessons from the Massachusetts experience for other governments considering a similar policy switch. The first lesson is the need for government to consider the impact of their policy on both direct and indirect stakeholders. Support from stakeholders is essential for a seamless transfer to open standards. The second set of lessons focus on several decisions around setting up an open standard policy, such as establishing how principled (e.g., avoid vendor lock-in or promote public autonomy) or how practical (e.g., save money or increase efficiency) a policy initiative should be. There are also lessons for addressing a "close call" decision between an open standard and a proprietary standard, and how to handle proprietary standards that are "dressed up" as open standards. The third set of lessons is the need for government to look for support both from within the government as well as the open standards community. The support can consist of financial, logistical, technical and political resources. The lessons are applicable, not only for open document standards, but also for open standards policies for other technologies. In addition, these lessons are relevant for any policy shift to open standards in general. The paper ends by considering two main lessons for other governments considering open standards for document formats. Indeed, open standards for document formats was the principal area of controversy for the open standards policy in Massachusetts.

Lessons For Government Adoption Of Open Standards

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Author : Rajiv C. Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016

Lessons For Government Adoption Of Open Standards written by Rajiv C. Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.

This article chronicles the historic process of Massachusetts becoming the first government to mandate an open standard for document formats. In 2005, Massachusetts mandated the use of the OpenDocument Format (ODF) as part of a transition to open standards. The article also analyzes the Massachusetts experience and develops a set of lessons learned. The first set of lessons includes a focus on the difficulties of being an early adopter and factors that influenced the adoption mandate. Governments seeking to mandate specific document formats need to be aware of these factors. A second set of lessons focuses on decisions in establishing a standards policy. These lessons emphasize a clear definition of open standards, whether to mandate an open standard and for the government to carefully consider the expected benefits and costs of a standards policy. Overlooking costs, such as legacy equipment and training costs, can lead to disappointing results. These lessons are applicable, not only for decisions regarding document formats, but also for open standards policies for other technologies.

Using Evidence In Policy And Practice

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Author : Ian Goldman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-06-10

Using Evidence In Policy And Practice written by Ian Goldman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-10 with Political Science categories.

This book asks how governments in Africa can use evidence to improve their policies and programmes, and ultimately, to achieve positive change for their citizens. Looking at different evidence sources across a range of contexts, the book brings policy makers and researchers together to uncover what does and doesn’t work and why. Case studies are drawn from five countries and the ECOWAS (west African) region, and a range of sectors from education, wildlife, sanitation, through to government procurement processes. The book is supported by a range of policy briefs and videos intended to be both practical and critically rigorous. It uses evidence sources such as evaluations, research synthesis and citizen engagement to show how these cases succeeded in informing policy and practice. The voices of policy makers are key to the book, ensuring that the examples deployed are useful to practitioners and researchers alike. This innovative book will be perfect for policy makers, practitioners in government and civil society, and researchers and academics with an interest in how evidence can be used to support policy making in Africa. The Open Access version of this book, available at https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003007043, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license

Transparency And The Open Society

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Author : Taylor, Roger
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-06-20

Transparency And The Open Society written by Taylor, Roger and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-20 with Political Science categories.

Greater transparency is increasingly seen as the answer to a wide range of social issues by governments, NGOs and businesses around the world. However, evidence of its impact is mixed. Using case studies from around the world including India, Tanzania, the UK and US, Transparency and the open society surveys the adoption of transparency globally, providing an essential framework for assessing its likely performance as a policy and the steps that can be taken to make it more effective. It addresses the role of transparency in the context of growing use by governments and businesses of surveillance and database driven decision making. The book is written for anyone involved in the use of transparency whether campaigning from outside or working inside government or business to develop policies.

Standards Battles In Open Source Software

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Author : I. Oshri
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2008-10-23

Standards Battles In Open Source Software written by I. Oshri and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-23 with Business & Economics categories.

Standards wars of open source software products are far from being adequately understood. Through the examination of the Mozilla Firefox case, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the drivers, mechanisms and strategies involved in winning a standards-battle in open source software.

Standards And Public Policy

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Author : Shane Greenstein
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-12-21

Standards And Public Policy written by Shane Greenstein and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-21 with Business & Economics categories.

Technological standards are a cornerstone of the modern information economy, affecting firm strategy, market performance and, by extension, economic growth. While there is general agreement that swift movement to superior technological standards is a worthwhile goal, there is much less agreement on the central policy questions: do markets choose efficient standards? How do standards organizations affect the development of standards? And finally, what constitutes appropriate public policy toward standards? In this volume, leading researchers in public policy on standards, including both academics and industry experts, focus on these key questions. Given the dearth of applied work on standards and public policy, this volume significantly advances the frontier of knowledge in this critical but understudied area. It will be essential reading for academic and industrial researchers as well as policymakers.

The Innovation Policy Of The European Union

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Author : Susana Borrás
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2003-07-29

The Innovation Policy Of The European Union written by Susana Borrás and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-29 with Business & Economics categories.

Recoge: Part 1. Informing innovation policy : measurement issues - Part 2. Improving innovation policy : strategic issues.

Standards Based Comprehension Strategies And Skills Guide

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Author : Miriam Myers
language : en
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Release Date : 2006-03-13

Standards Based Comprehension Strategies And Skills Guide written by Miriam Myers and has been published by Teacher Created Materials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-13 with Education categories.

This series ensures that students learn necessary reading skills by offering a variety of texts combined with targeted lessons to practice and reinforce comprehension and fluency. The fiction and nonfiction passages prepare students for the type of reading found on most standardized tests.

Guidelines On The Development Of Open Educational Resources Policies

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Author : Miao, Fengchun
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-15

Guidelines On The Development Of Open Educational Resources Policies written by Miao, Fengchun and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-15 with categories.

Behavioural Insights And Public Policy Lessons From Around The World

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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2017-03-01

Behavioural Insights And Public Policy Lessons From Around The World written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-01 with categories.

This report discusses the use and reach of behavioural insights, drawing on a comprehensive collection of over 100 applications across the world and policy sectors.