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SUMMARY:Governance in open communities - Christine Mhone\, Arnalie Vicario
 \, Geoffrey Kateregga\, State of the Map Africa\, Chisom Ejeh
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DESCRIPTION:Governance in OpenStreetMap communities is a pivotal but often
  underexplored aspect that significantly influences their growth and long-
 term sustainability. This panel aims to shed light on the crucial role of 
 governance within OpenStreetMap communities and initiate a thought-provoki
 ng discussion about its potential impact on community direction and resili
 ence.\n\nOpenStreetMap (OSM) communities are vibrant and collaborative eco
 systems where contributors\, enthusiasts\, and organizations come together
  to map the world. While the focus often centers on mapping data and techn
 ical contributions\, the importance of governance in ensuring efficient de
 cision-making and equitable representation is equally crucial. This panel 
 discussion seeks to elevate the significance of governance in OpenStreetMa
 p communities and foster a deeper understanding of how it shapes their tra
 jectory.\n\n\nKey points of discussions\n1. What does it mean to open mapp
 ing communities? \n2. How does it affect direction and sustainability\, su
 ccess and failures of the community?\n3. What are the challenges / limitat
 ions / reservations in building or formalizing governance in open communit
 ies?\n4. Potential to get clearer idea on what is expected in governance f
 or OSMF local chapters
LOCATION:Room 2
URL:https://pretalx.com/sotm-africa-2023/talk/SSRKBX/
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