Why Both Open Source and Africa's Future Successes Are Intertwined

Explore the intertwining of open source and Africa's future successes in this 45-minute conference talk by Peace Ojemeh from Open Source Community Africa and Ruth Ikegah from CHAOSS. Delve into the significant growth of African participation in global open source projects over the past 6 years, with a focus on communities like Open Source Community Africa and Python groups. Examine Nigeria's role as a hotspot for OSS adoption, boasting a 45% year-over-year growth rate according to the GitHub 2023 Octoverse report. Gain insights into Africa's current technological landscape, its challenges, and how open source serves as a catalyst for development, innovation, and collaboration. Through success stories and real-world examples, discover the profound impact of open source on Africa's development and the promising opportunities it presents for the continent's future.