Knowledge Centre

This page is periodically updated. If you wish to make a contribution, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: EU-OSOR@ec.europa.eu. 

The Knowledge Centre gives you access to key information published by the Open Source Observatory as well as external resources to learn more about the development of OSS throughout the European Union and beyond. In particular, here you can find: 

OSS Country Intelligence Country intelligence reports and factsheets on open source software policies and initiatives throughout the European Union and beyond

Guidelines Guiding documents sharing practical tips

Case studies More than 100 case studies on the deployment of open source software within public administrations

Reports Reports providing information and good practices on the use, development, maintenance, and procurement of open source software by public administrations

Specific Resources A list of open source software associations, competence centres, and points of contact

OSS Repositories A collection of repositories with reusable open source software solutions for public administrations

OSS Strategy A link to the website dedicated to the European Commission's Open Source Software Strategy