ISHub 2.0 April 8, 2010

Imagine there is a platform, where a certain Jessica from, let's say, Uganda, can easily share her story. Imagine she can also see on the platform where in her direct surroundings others are working on similar issues. And then imagine she can use the services of various parties on that platform, without ever having to register for another account.

Already many web platforms exist to (help) improve the lives of people elsewhere. But those sites are operating in relative isolation: users, projects, news, knowledge, contacts, fund raising. There is not (yet) a lot of cohesion.

And that is exactly what we envision: connecting the platforms by developing joint standards – so that Jessica can more easily access the tools to improve the lives of herself and those in her community.

Call it an ISHub!

A group of six 2.0 organisations working in the field of international development cooperation*) want to develop a prototype of such an IS Hub. Compare it to clearing house: it connects – through metadata standards – information from various sources, and discovers new relations. Each platform and every widget can use this and thereby add value to its own services. And it becomes easier for Jessica to join the global network and reap the benefits of being connected.

On April 8, we want to present a first ‘proof of concept’. And share it with you to jointly develop further. Rooted in the 2.0 philosophy: join forces en use each other's expertise. With all of us committed, we can let many people benefit from the end product.

Official Website: http://www.openroadmap.net/index.php?title=Workshop_8_April_2010