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'''''Open Policy Network: Ensuring open access to publicly funded resources''
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For updated information, see: '''[http://openpolicynetwork.org openpolicynetwork.org]
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
In 2011, CC was contacted by multiple institutions and governments seeking assistance to develop materials and strategies for open policies. The need for open policy support was amplified at the CC 2011 Global Summit in Warsaw, Poland. CC Affiliates from 35 countries called for a central hub where open policies could be shared and discussed. Without clearly defined support, open policies are significantly less likely to be introduced and adopted.
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In 2011-2012, Creative Commons (CC) and other open organizations were contacted by multiple institutions and governments seeking assistance to develop materials and strategies for open policies. The need for open policy support was amplified at the CC 2011 Global Summit in Warsaw, Poland. CC Affiliates from 35 countries called for a central hub where open policies could be shared and discussed. They were clear: without clearly defined support, open policies are significantly less likely to be introduced and adopted. In October 2012 Creative Commons continued this exploration by convening a meeting of “open” leaders to brainstorm possibilities and challenges in developing resources and services to increase open policies.  
  
As open advocates recognize the potential for open policies to significantly increase the amount and quality of education, research and scientific resources and data, there is a pressing need to provide them support so they can successfully craft and implement open policies. A new Open Policy Network could provide support to open advocates and governments exploring open policies.
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As open advocates, organizations and policy makers recognize the potential for open policies to significantly increase the amount and quality of publicly funded education, research, data, and software, there is a pressing need to provide them support so they can successfully create, adopt and implement open policies. Open policies promote open licensing of resources financed through public funding in order to maximize the impact of the investment.
  
'''Open policy requires unrestricted access and open licensing of resources financed through public and philanthropic funding in order to maximize the impact of the investment.'''
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:Open Policy = publicly funded resources are openly licensed resources.
  
Open Policy (for governments) = publicly funded resources are openly licensed resources.
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If we are going to unleash the power of hundreds of billions of dollars of publicly funded education, research, data, and software, we need broad adoption of open policies. For the purposes of open policies that contribute to the public good, we define policy broadly as legislation, institutional policies, and/or funder mandates.
  
If we are going to unleash the power of hundreds of billions of dollars of publicly funded education, research and scientific resources, we need broad adoption of open policies. For the purposes of open policies that contribute to the public good, we define policy broadly as legislation, institutional policies, and/or funder mandates.  
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We have observed that current open policy efforts are decentralized, uncoordinated and insular; there is poor and/or sporadic information sharing. There are at least two major barriers that have prevented broad open policy adoption. (1) There is limited support for open policy advocates, organizations and policy makers who want to create, adopt and implement open policies. (2) Existing policy makers need help in articulating and messaging how open policies can increase the impact of public investments.  
  
We have observed that current open policy efforts are decentralized, uncoordinated and insular; there is poor and/or sporadic information sharing. There are at least two major barriers that have prevented broad open policy adoption. (1) There is no organized support for open policy advocates and governments who want to learn about, craft, and implement open policies. (2) Existing policy makers typically don’t understand how open policies can increase the impact of public investments. The open community needs access to existing open policies, legislation, and action plans for how open policies were created, discussed and passed. Advocates need to know what barriers were encountered and how they were overcome, and because politics and opportunities are local, open advocates need support customizing an open policy solution and strategy.
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The open community needs access to existing open policies, legislation, and action plans for how open policies were created, discussed and passed. Advocates need to know what barriers were encountered and how they were overcome, and because politics and opportunities are local, open advocates may need support customizing an open policy solution and strategy.
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If we get this simple idea right, open sustainability could cease to be an issue because: (a) there is plenty of public funding to build and maintain all of the education, research, data, and software the world needs, and (b) “open” becomes the default and “closed” becomes the exception for publicly funded resources.
  
If we get this simple idea right, open sustainability could cease to be an issue because: (a) there will be plenty of public funding to build and maintain all of the education, science, data, and other resources the world needs, and, (b) “open” becomes the default and “closed” becomes the exception for publicly funded resources.
 
  
 
== Description and rationale ==
 
== Description and rationale ==
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Open policies promote access to, and open licensing of, resources financed through public funding. Open policies can maximize the impact of public investments in science, data, education, libraries, archives, museums, software and other resources through the efficient use and reuse of resources for the public good.
  
 
The Open Policy Network (OPN) supports the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies around the world. It does this by:
 
The Open Policy Network (OPN) supports the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies around the world. It does this by:
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* mapping the open policy space across open sectors;
 
* mapping the open policy space across open sectors;
 
* identifying open policy gaps and opportunities within and across sectors;
 
* identifying open policy gaps and opportunities within and across sectors;
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Open policies require unrestricted access to, and open licensing of, resources financed through public and philanthropic funding. Open policies can support science, data, education, libraries, galleries, archives, museums and other institutions through the efficient use and reuse of resources for the public good.
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In addition to supporting the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies, it is equally as important to support the updating of existing policy frameworks, so open policies can be effective and long-lasting. Existing policies need to be reviewed and modified as needed to support the implementation of open policies. For example, an open policy that leads to the creation of new open textbooks is less impactful if textbook procurement policies do not allow schools to adopt open textbooks.
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Open policy advocates need to present a coordinated case to policymakers that 21st century legal and technical tools can be used to significantly improve the effectiveness of investments in publicly funded resources. The global reach and increasing speed and bandwidth of the Internet; the decreasing cost of hardware and near zero costs of digital storage, copying and distribution; open licensing, and the popularity of mobile devices is making accessibility to digital content universally possible. When policy makers understand the power of open policies, they can avoid the lock-in of stale frameworks and existing financial models, so they can maximize the positive societal impact of publicly funded resources.
  
The adoption of open policies is hindered because most policy makers do not understand how 21st century technical and legal tools can be leveraged to significantly improve the effectiveness of investments in publicly funded resources. The global reach and increasing speed and bandwidth of the Internet; the decreasing cost of hardware and near zero costs of digital storage, copying and distribution; open licensing, and the popularity of mobile devices is making accessibility to digital content universally possible.
 
  
When policy makers understand the power of open policies, they can avoid the lock-in of stale frameworks and existing financial models, so they can maximize the positive societal impact of publicly funded resources.
 
 
 
== Mission ==
 
== Mission ==
 
   
 
   
'''Version 1'''
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The mission of the Open Policy Network is to foster the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies and practices that advance the public good by supporting open policy advocates, organizations and policy makers, connecting open policy opportunities with assistance, and sharing open policy information.
 
The mission of the Open Policy Network is to foster the development and implementation of open policies and practices that advance the public good by supporting open policy advocates and organizations, connecting open policy opportunities with assistance, and sharing open policy information.
 
  
'''Version 2'''
 
  
The mission of the Open Policy Network is to support open advocates and organizations’ open policy work that advance the public good. The OPN connects open policy opportunities to existing open advocates and organizations who can fulfill open policy opportunities by providing information, resources and advice.
 
 
 
== Guiding principles ==
 
== Guiding principles ==
 
   
 
   
The OPN will operate under a set of guiding principles to fulfill its mission:
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* The adoption of open policies can maximize the return on public investments and promote a global commons of resources for innovative reuse.
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* Publicly funded resources should be openly licensed resources.
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* Open policies should require, as a default, licenses compliant with the [http://opendefinition.org/okd/ Open Definition], with a preference for open licenses that at most require attribution to the author (such as [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ CC BY]) for publicly funded content and no rights reserved (such as [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ CC0]) for publicly funded data. OPN recognizes there may be limited exceptions to the default. 
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* The OPN is a open network free for anyone to join as long as they agree to contribute and abide by the mission and guiding principles.
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* The OPN work is aligned with the recommendations of:
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** [http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/openaccess/boai-10-recommendations Budapest Open Access Initiative: 10 Years On]
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** [http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/CI/CI/pdf/Events/Paris%20OER%20Declaration_01.pdf Paris Open Educational Resources Declaration]
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** [http://www.capetowndeclaration.org/read-the-declaration Cape Town Declaration]
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** [http://pantonprinciples.org/ Panton Principles]
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** [http://infojustice.org/washington-declaration-html Washington Declaration on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest]
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* The OPN will connect open policy opportunities to expert open advocates and organizations who want to provide assistance and support.
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== Operational Work Plan ==
* The OPN will not attempt to provide redundant services and resources that are already being addressed and managed by existing open advocates and organizations.
 
* The OPN will identify and build open policy resources and/or services only where capacity and expertise does not currently exist, by providing needed resources, information and advice.
 
* The OPN will provide a baseline level of assistance for all open policy opportunities as they arise, to ensure that no policy opportunity goes unfulfilled.
 
* The OPN will link to, catalog and curate existing and new open policy resources from around the world in support of open policy advocates and organizations.
 
* All content produced by the OPN will be licensed CC BY. All data generated by OPN will be CC0.
 
  
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OPN will:
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* Connect policy makers and other interested parties to expert open policy advocates and organizations who are able to provide assistance and support when open policy opportunities arise.
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* Identify and build new open policy resources and/or services only where capacity and expertise does not currently exist, by providing needed resources, information and advice.
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* Provide a baseline level of assistance for open policy opportunities as they arise, to ensure no open policy opportunity goes unfulfilled.
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* Link to, catalog and curate existing and new open policies and open policy resources from around the world.
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* Connect open policy advocates and organizations on a listserv and monthly phone conference to maximize knowledge transfer and cooperation.
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* Build new constituencies and advocates in support of open policies.
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* Operate in a manner respectful of member organizations’ existing messaging, communities and business models.
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* Release all content produced by the OPN under CC BY and data under CC0, in a fully transparent manner on the OPN web site.
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* Release all content produced by the OPN, including the OPN website, under multiple languages.
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[[File:OPN_Opportunity_Request_Workflow.jpg|800px]]
  
 
== Governance ==
 
== Governance ==
  
We’ve already heard from some participants at the Oct 4 meeting that perhaps “institute” is not the best way to characterize this group. At this time, we’re thinking about calling this initiative the “Open Policy Network.” The term “network” seems to better reflect the activities, mission and principles the group discussed.
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The OPN is comprised of expert individuals, organizations and potentially companies who support the OPN’s mission and guiding principles.
  
Other potential names:
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Option 1 - Loose coalition
* Open Policy Institute (critique: “institute” is typically a think tank; we want this work to be more active)
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* This would be the most nimble framework. Essentially a free-to-join coalition with a listserv and monthly conference calls. Members could choose whether or not to be listed on the OPN website (with relevant contact information). This would primarily be a networking and information sharing structure, and discussion and decisions about the OPN (e.g., funding or mission change) would be made through the listserv and a monthly conference call. One person or organization would be responsible for maintaining a minimal website, open listserv, monthly calls, and routing any unsolicited requests for policy assistance to the appropriate member of the OPN.
* Open Policy Hub (critique: implies spoke and hub model, when the players here are more distributed)
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* + paid secretariat option
* Open Policy Center (critique: too centralized)
 
* Open Policy Network (have received positive feedback)
 
* Open Policy Coalition (critique: imply exclusion and time limited)
 
* Open Policy Working Group (critique: time limited, suggests limitation to information flow only)
 
* Open Policy Task Force (critique: time limited)
 
* Open Policy Global Network (critique: is “global” describer needed?)
 
  
  
We foresee the OPN to be comprised of interested individuals, organizations, and potentially companies who support the mission and principles of the OPN. One idea is to have a 10-person rotating council, who will be responsible for providing direction and making administrative decisions for the OPN. As mentioned above, OPN will operate in a manner respectful of sensitivities to existing messaging / communities / business models of the participating organizations.
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Option 2 - Rotating council
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* This framework would include most of the activities in Option 1, except a 5-person rotating council, with input from OPN members, would make administrative decisions. The council would provide leadership in directing open policy inquiries, prioritizing OPN activities, assist with fundraising, and setting the agenda for monthly calls. Any OPN member may nominate her/himself or another OPN member to be on the council. Council members will be voted onto the council by OPN members. The council membership would rotate every year with an annual election. Each newly elected council would elect its chair who would serve for a 1-year term. If organizations directly responsible for maintaining the OPN [http://www.247choppers.co.uk website], open listserv, monthly calls, and/or OPN fundraising are not members of the council, those organizations may choose to have ex-officio seats on the council to keep the council informed of those key activities.
== Priority services and resources ==
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* + paid secretariat option
  
These priority services and resources would be identified (if existing) or created (if not) across various sectors, possibly including: Open Science, Open Data, Open Educational Resources (including OCW & open textbooks), Open Access, Open GLAM, and Open Software.  Should an organization not wish to be listed on the OPN or be alerted when there is an open policy opportunity in its “sector,” the OPN will respect the organization’s wishes.
 
  
First tier:
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Paid secretariat option (defined)
* implementation kit with slides and talking points
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* This would be the most formal framework and could contain provisions from both Options 1 and/or 2. The secretariat would be a part- or full-time person responsible for most of the administrative duties, and routing of inquiries to relevant groups at the direction of the council. The secretariat could also be tasked with seeking additional funding, developing a research agenda, managing OPN fellows, or other tasks as directed by the council. This option will require immediate funding considerations.
* consulting / mentoring / networking
 
* data driven research: curating what exists into policy briefs, identifying gaps, synthesize reports
 
* evaluation of existing policies / laws & policies documented in ROARMAP, OER Policy Registry, etc.
 
* Media / PR work
 
  
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== Work Product: OPN services and resources ==
  
Second tier:
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Short-term:
* develop model open policies and bills
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* Setup website, listserv, monthly phone call
* OPN fellows
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** Register domain name (in process), create logo
* graduate students
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* Secure funding to support OPN activities determined by [insert governance structure]
* business school “open” competitions
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* Advertise through OPN member websites, email listservs, and conferences
* meetings / convenings
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* Develop model open policies and bills
* education / training; link to School of Open, webinars, conference presentations
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* Develop open policy implementation kits with slides and talking points
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* Provide as-needed consulting / mentoring / networking
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** establish pool of expertise across OPN organizations to support:
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*** updating of existing policy frameworks
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*** communication on impact and value of open policy
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*** creation, adoption and implementation of open policies
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*** customization of open policy solutions and strategies
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* Finding, curating and posting existing open policies / laws
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**link out to existing open policy sites (e.g., ROARMAP and OER Policy Registry)
  
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Medium-term:
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* Institute for Open Leadership - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IOL
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* Messaging: media / public relations work
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* Teach key policy stakeholders about open policies through webinars, keynotes, editorials, conference presentations and School of Open classes
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* Research: evaluating existing open policies and writing open policy briefs
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** identify open policy gaps and opportunities within and across countries and sectors
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** provide support for development of new open policy resources
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** support global adoption and implementation including translation and localization of resources
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* OPN fellows program and/or graduate student researchers
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* OPN meetings / convenings for policy makers
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* Ongoing recruitment of experts and leaders to join the efforts around open policy, especially in key areas such as OER.
  
 
== Funding ==
 
== Funding ==
  
We did not discuss funding for the OPN at the Oct 4 meeting. CC has allocated (pending Board approval) a small amount of staff time and resources to support the launch phase of the OPN, but more resources will be needed for the OPN to thrive. CC is willing to help explore additional funding, and can act as fiscal agent if useful. Alternatively, CC is happy to partner with other organizations interested in helping to secure funding and managing finances for the OPN.
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CC has allocated a small amount of staff time and resources to support the launch phase of the OPN, but more resources will be needed for the OPN to thrive. CC is willing to help explore additional funding, and can act as fiscal agent if useful. Alternatively, CC is happy to partner with other organizations interested in helping to secure funding and managing finances for the OPN.
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OPN members / council will also need to discuss how to address advocacy and grassroots / direct lobbying especially with regard to funding restrictions from foundations. It might be helpful to have a pool of unrestricted funds that could be used for lobbying should such an open policy opportunity arise. This should be discussed in detail given the sensitive nature of the topic.
  
Another piece to consider is how to address advocacy and grassroots / direct lobbying especially with regard to funding restrictions from foundations. It might be helpful to have a pool of unrestricted funds that could be used for lobbying should such an open policy opportunity arise. This should be discussed in detail given the sensitive nature of the topic.
 
  
 
== Roadmap ==
 
== Roadmap ==
 
* [[/2012_Convening|Brainstorming meeting in California, October 2012]]
 
* [[/2012_Convening|Brainstorming meeting in California, October 2012]]
* [[Conference call November 27]]
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* [http://etherpad.creativecommons.org/p/OPI_call_Nov_27 Conference call notes November 27 2012; December 13 2012]
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* [http://etherpad.creativecommons.org/p/OPN_Jan17 Conference call notes January 17 2013]

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Open Policy Network: Ensuring open access to publicly funded resources

For updated information, see: openpolicynetwork.org

Overview

In 2011-2012, Creative Commons (CC) and other open organizations were contacted by multiple institutions and governments seeking assistance to develop materials and strategies for open policies. The need for open policy support was amplified at the CC 2011 Global Summit in Warsaw, Poland. CC Affiliates from 35 countries called for a central hub where open policies could be shared and discussed. They were clear: without clearly defined support, open policies are significantly less likely to be introduced and adopted. In October 2012 Creative Commons continued this exploration by convening a meeting of “open” leaders to brainstorm possibilities and challenges in developing resources and services to increase open policies.

As open advocates, organizations and policy makers recognize the potential for open policies to significantly increase the amount and quality of publicly funded education, research, data, and software, there is a pressing need to provide them support so they can successfully create, adopt and implement open policies. Open policies promote open licensing of resources financed through public funding in order to maximize the impact of the investment.

Open Policy = publicly funded resources are openly licensed resources.

If we are going to unleash the power of hundreds of billions of dollars of publicly funded education, research, data, and software, we need broad adoption of open policies. For the purposes of open policies that contribute to the public good, we define policy broadly as legislation, institutional policies, and/or funder mandates.

We have observed that current open policy efforts are decentralized, uncoordinated and insular; there is poor and/or sporadic information sharing. There are at least two major barriers that have prevented broad open policy adoption. (1) There is limited support for open policy advocates, organizations and policy makers who want to create, adopt and implement open policies. (2) Existing policy makers need help in articulating and messaging how open policies can increase the impact of public investments.

The open community needs access to existing open policies, legislation, and action plans for how open policies were created, discussed and passed. Advocates need to know what barriers were encountered and how they were overcome, and because politics and opportunities are local, open advocates may need support customizing an open policy solution and strategy.

If we get this simple idea right, open sustainability could cease to be an issue because: (a) there is plenty of public funding to build and maintain all of the education, research, data, and software the world needs, and (b) “open” becomes the default and “closed” becomes the exception for publicly funded resources.


Description and rationale

Open policies promote access to, and open licensing of, resources financed through public funding. Open policies can maximize the impact of public investments in science, data, education, libraries, archives, museums, software and other resources through the efficient use and reuse of resources for the public good.

The Open Policy Network (OPN) supports the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies around the world. It does this by:

  • mapping the open policy space across open sectors;
  • identifying open policy gaps and opportunities within and across sectors;
  • communicating the social and economic value of open policy;
  • networking together those trying to develop open policies with organizations, communities and individuals who have open policy expertise; and
  • curating case studies and open policy exemplars for others to use or adapt.


In addition to supporting the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies, it is equally as important to support the updating of existing policy frameworks, so open policies can be effective and long-lasting. Existing policies need to be reviewed and modified as needed to support the implementation of open policies. For example, an open policy that leads to the creation of new open textbooks is less impactful if textbook procurement policies do not allow schools to adopt open textbooks.

Open policy advocates need to present a coordinated case to policymakers that 21st century legal and technical tools can be used to significantly improve the effectiveness of investments in publicly funded resources. The global reach and increasing speed and bandwidth of the Internet; the decreasing cost of hardware and near zero costs of digital storage, copying and distribution; open licensing, and the popularity of mobile devices is making accessibility to digital content universally possible. When policy makers understand the power of open policies, they can avoid the lock-in of stale frameworks and existing financial models, so they can maximize the positive societal impact of publicly funded resources.


Mission

The mission of the Open Policy Network is to foster the creation, adoption and implementation of open policies and practices that advance the public good by supporting open policy advocates, organizations and policy makers, connecting open policy opportunities with assistance, and sharing open policy information.


Guiding principles


Operational Work Plan

OPN will:

  • Connect policy makers and other interested parties to expert open policy advocates and organizations who are able to provide assistance and support when open policy opportunities arise.
  • Identify and build new open policy resources and/or services only where capacity and expertise does not currently exist, by providing needed resources, information and advice.
  • Provide a baseline level of assistance for open policy opportunities as they arise, to ensure no open policy opportunity goes unfulfilled.
  • Link to, catalog and curate existing and new open policies and open policy resources from around the world.
  • Connect open policy advocates and organizations on a listserv and monthly phone conference to maximize knowledge transfer and cooperation.
  • Build new constituencies and advocates in support of open policies.
  • Operate in a manner respectful of member organizations’ existing messaging, communities and business models.
  • Release all content produced by the OPN under CC BY and data under CC0, in a fully transparent manner on the OPN web site.
  • Release all content produced by the OPN, including the OPN website, under multiple languages.

OPN Opportunity Request Workflow.jpg

Governance

The OPN is comprised of expert individuals, organizations and potentially companies who support the OPN’s mission and guiding principles.

Option 1 - Loose coalition

  • This would be the most nimble framework. Essentially a free-to-join coalition with a listserv and monthly conference calls. Members could choose whether or not to be listed on the OPN website (with relevant contact information). This would primarily be a networking and information sharing structure, and discussion and decisions about the OPN (e.g., funding or mission change) would be made through the listserv and a monthly conference call. One person or organization would be responsible for maintaining a minimal website, open listserv, monthly calls, and routing any unsolicited requests for policy assistance to the appropriate member of the OPN.
  • + paid secretariat option


Option 2 - Rotating council

  • This framework would include most of the activities in Option 1, except a 5-person rotating council, with input from OPN members, would make administrative decisions. The council would provide leadership in directing open policy inquiries, prioritizing OPN activities, assist with fundraising, and setting the agenda for monthly calls. Any OPN member may nominate her/himself or another OPN member to be on the council. Council members will be voted onto the council by OPN members. The council membership would rotate every year with an annual election. Each newly elected council would elect its chair who would serve for a 1-year term. If organizations directly responsible for maintaining the OPN website, open listserv, monthly calls, and/or OPN fundraising are not members of the council, those organizations may choose to have ex-officio seats on the council to keep the council informed of those key activities.
  • + paid secretariat option


Paid secretariat option (defined)

  • This would be the most formal framework and could contain provisions from both Options 1 and/or 2. The secretariat would be a part- or full-time person responsible for most of the administrative duties, and routing of inquiries to relevant groups at the direction of the council. The secretariat could also be tasked with seeking additional funding, developing a research agenda, managing OPN fellows, or other tasks as directed by the council. This option will require immediate funding considerations.

Work Product: OPN services and resources

Short-term:

  • Setup website, listserv, monthly phone call
    • Register domain name (in process), create logo
  • Secure funding to support OPN activities determined by [insert governance structure]
  • Advertise through OPN member websites, email listservs, and conferences
  • Develop model open policies and bills
  • Develop open policy implementation kits with slides and talking points
  • Provide as-needed consulting / mentoring / networking
    • establish pool of expertise across OPN organizations to support:
      • updating of existing policy frameworks
      • communication on impact and value of open policy
      • creation, adoption and implementation of open policies
      • customization of open policy solutions and strategies
  • Finding, curating and posting existing open policies / laws
    • link out to existing open policy sites (e.g., ROARMAP and OER Policy Registry)

Medium-term:

  • Institute for Open Leadership - http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IOL
  • Messaging: media / public relations work
  • Teach key policy stakeholders about open policies through webinars, keynotes, editorials, conference presentations and School of Open classes
  • Research: evaluating existing open policies and writing open policy briefs
    • identify open policy gaps and opportunities within and across countries and sectors
    • provide support for development of new open policy resources
    • support global adoption and implementation including translation and localization of resources
  • OPN fellows program and/or graduate student researchers
  • OPN meetings / convenings for policy makers
  • Ongoing recruitment of experts and leaders to join the efforts around open policy, especially in key areas such as OER.

Funding

CC has allocated a small amount of staff time and resources to support the launch phase of the OPN, but more resources will be needed for the OPN to thrive. CC is willing to help explore additional funding, and can act as fiscal agent if useful. Alternatively, CC is happy to partner with other organizations interested in helping to secure funding and managing finances for the OPN.

OPN members / council will also need to discuss how to address advocacy and grassroots / direct lobbying especially with regard to funding restrictions from foundations. It might be helpful to have a pool of unrestricted funds that could be used for lobbying should such an open policy opportunity arise. This should be discussed in detail given the sensitive nature of the topic.


Roadmap