Dear colleagues,
It has come to my attention that some proprietary GIS vendors are doing big marketing of thier proprietary products as the Science! Science is not any specific GIS proprietary tools!
GeoForAll is a global community of scientists, academics and teachers who are all working for expanding Open Principles in Science and Education. Our aim is to empower all academics and students worldwide. Openness is fundamental in harnessing the true potential of Geospatial Science and expanding digital economy opportunities for all . Open innovation is key in driving Digital Economy opportunities and we are determined to make sure that everyone benefits.
Why are Open Principles important in science and education ? Please see the links below
http://www.geoconnexion.com/uploads/publication_pdfs/uk_v15i18-058-059-Op951AF3.pdf
https://opensourcegeospatial.icaci.org/2016/07/sharing-is-caring-why-openness-is-key-for-true-empowerment-and-sustainability/
https://opensourcegeospatial.icaci.org/2016/06/open-consultation-on-the-vision-2030-for-open-geospatial-science/
https://opensourcegeospatial.icaci.org/2016/02/future-of-gis-should-be-empowerment-not-enslavement-examples-needed-for-geo4all-newsletter/
My presentation slides on this is at
https://www.slideshare.net/SuchithAnand/open-principles-in-geoeducation
For anyone opposing Open Principles in Education , i humbly request them to please consider supporting Open Principles in Education as education and empowerment are key for getting rid of extreme poverty and help create digital economy opportunities also for billions of our economically poor brothers and sisters across our planet . Access to quality education opportunities is everyone’s birthright. So do join us and let us all work together to enable open principles in education to help create a world that is more accessible, equitable and full of innovation and opportunities for everyone.
Best wishes,
Suchith
Dr. Suchith Anand
http://www.geoforall.org/
https://opensourcegeospatial.icaci.org
GeoForAll – Building and expanding Open Geospatial Science
Open Principles in Education & Science for bridging the digital divide