The Government of Malta has published (effective 1st June 2010) its “Open Source Software Directive”
The objective of this directive is to guide the implementation of cost-effective and non-disruptive Open Source Software (OSS) throughout Government. It also seeks to maximise re-use of procured software by enabling the distribution of Government solutions as OSS under the European Union Public Licence (EUPL), where appropriate.
Directive states:
- Government shall seek to facilitate distribution of OSS Government solutions under the European Union Public License
- Government shall provide workspaces for Open Source Government solutions on the National Forge or on http://osor.eu, in absence of the former.
For more information:
http://ictpolicies.gov.mt/docs/GMICT_P_0097_Open_Source_Software_v1.0.pdf