[open-development] Where next for the Open Development working group?

Mon Feb 4 08:50:49 GMT 2013

Dear all,

Our participation in the OKfest was uniformly appreciated by colleagues and the Council of the International Land Coalition. It boosted interest and commitment to open development projects. In fact, we proposed open development to be a serious component of our 2013 work plan, including strengthened participation in the 2013 OKfest, which was approved during the Council meeting in December. The ILC's open development projects, the Land Portal, the Land Matrix and the Land Observatory, will also be included as a thematic focus of the Global Land Forum and Assembly of Member from April 23-27 in Antigua, Guatemala, and will include a post-conference training session on open development.

Consequently, I would like to express our desire to participate more fully in the planning and participation of this upcoming OKfest.

Kind regards,

Neil

From: open-development-bounces at lists.okfn.org [mailto:open-development-bounces at lists.okfn.org] On Behalf Of Tim Davies
Sent: 03 February 2013 12:42
To: open-development at lists.okfn.org
Subject: [open-development] Where next for the Open Development working group?

Hello all,

Quick version: check the doodle at http://www.doodle.com/s78zm9y3b7neeh76 and comment on the etherpad at: http://okfnpad.org/opendevwg.

Longer version below...

I was only able to stay for one day of the OKF Winter Summit - but had lots of good updates and inspiration from the various local and working groups, and updates on OKF core strategy, where there are conversations going on around whether there could be regular areas of 'campaign focus' across the whole of the network a couple of times a year, and of how working groups could also develop local branches in order to anchor their work more to particular places or organisations. We also had discussions about group structures, and whether we need to create a slightly more formal steering group and membership - with the general view being that this was only needed when funds or significant decision making on behalf of the group were involved. So, with Matthew's e-mail below this is something we might need to give some more thought to...

So: I suggest we aim for a call (via GoToMeeting) with anyone interested in being involved in plans for 2013: both things we can do on voluntary basis in our current loose-knit network form; and exploring possible ideas for a funded project proposal to IDRC. Fill in the Doodle to choose a time here: http://www.doodle.com/s78zm9y3b7neeh76

To carry on the discussion before then of what we want to focus on, I've summarised all the suggestions in the Etherpad, and some from OKF Summit, here: http://okfnpad.org/opendevwg - and pasted in below. Please do go there to comment, indicate anything you could volunteer to work on, or suggest further focus and ideas.

I've also drafted an updated description for the group based on feedback in the pad: "Connecting open knowledge and international development. Working for inclusive openness through action and advocacy."

Even if you've not been very involved in this list before you are very welcome (and encouraged) to add your thoughts to the discussion, and to join the upcoming web meeting*.

All best wishes

Tim

*If you don't have access to enough bandwidth for a web meeting, let me know and we can look into ways to dial you in to the conversation by phone etc.

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