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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2025 · 15 MIN

Ghana Government Adoption of Open Source Software

from Deep Dive: Stories from The Labari Journal

This episode explores the potential benefits of Ghana adopting open source software (OSS) for its government services, drawing parallels to a Swiss mandate requiring government entities to use OSS. This episode argues that for African nations with limited resources, OSS offers cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and the avoidance of vendor lock-in. Examples of both successful and unsuccessful software implementations in Ghana are provided to illustrate the challenges of relying on proprietary systems.Read all our stories at labarijournal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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