πΊπ³ Some folks have asked how our efforts are going helping governments be good open source citizens as they leverage free software to provide public services.
π The answer is: Things are going very well, and they're getting better every week.
π With 4 months until UN Open Source week, here's a current update from our UNDP team:
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#UN #UNDP #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FLOSS #FOSS #GovTech
Michael Downey π§’
in reply to Michael Downey π§’ • • •πΊπ³ Our UNDP digital team is taking on really meaningful and interesting work in helping countries use technology in ethical, responsible ways. And filling a bunch of #internships. Fully #remote, around the world, and flexible around individuals' schedules.
π¦ While there's a stipend, it's low. Our leadership is working hard to break a long history of unpaid internships in the #UN, but there is still a distance to go for fair pay.
π Learn more and apply:
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Digital Transformation Internship: Global Call for 2025
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