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Open-source software

Objective: To develop free software, open-source software and proprietary software to ensure
software availability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Arab region, consistent
with WSIS outcomes.


Expected results:

  1. Establishment of software support centres for the above-mentioned software in the Arab
    region
  2. Determination of best practices in respect of open-source software and its applications, and
    alternative software development methodologies
  3. Development of plans and measures for cooperation and coordination among open-source
    software support centres.

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