• News Katie Steen-James Open Policy Alliance Welcomes the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund as New Member The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to welcome theOpen Source Technology Improvement Fund(OSTIF) to the Open Policy Alliance. • TheOpen Policy Alliance(OPA) was started in 2023 to bring together nonprofit Open Source community members to better understand and contribute to the changing landscape of public policy. • OSTIF is a nonprofit dedicated to securing Open Source apps. • The organization facilitatesaudits and reviews, making it easier for Open Source projects to improve security. • The OPA’s goal is to provide a voice for the nonprofit members of the Open Source community in policy discussions through public comment and participation in stakeholder meetings with government staff. • OSTIF’s experience in security audits and their efforts to improve Open Source sustainability will bolster the Alliance’s engagement on these key issues and complement the perspectives of the other OPA members, further educating lawmakers about Open Source technology.
Article Summaries:
- The Open Source Initiative (OSI) announced that the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) has joined the Open Policy Alliance (OPA). OPA, founded in 2023, unites nonprofit open‑source groups to influence public policy through comments and stakeholder meetings. OSTIF, a nonprofit focused on securing open‑source applications via audits and reviews, will add expertise in security and sustainability to the Alliance’s policy work. The addition is expected to strengthen OPA’s voice on open‑source issues and help educate lawmakers about the technology’s benefits. OPA remains open to other registered charities and nonprofits that share interests in open data, education, research, and content.
Sources: