The Role of Open Source in Advancing the SDGs and the Global Digital Compact

Open source has become a cornerstone for innovation, collaboration, and trust in the digital era. By enabling transparency, interoperability, and inclusivity, open source technologies create opportunities for countries and communities of all sizes to participate in shaping digital ecosystems. This talk will highlight how open source principles—shared ownership, peer collaboration, and collective problem-solving—are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that digital transformation benefits everyone. By Omar Mohsine