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title: State of Open Source in the Global South Report
description: Discover how open source software is being used in the Global South, and where there is room for growth, and what kind of impact open technologies have on these regions.
image: https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/hubfs/state%20of%20open%20source%20in%20global%20south%20report.png
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# State of Open Source in the Global South

INDUSTRY RESEARCH

### Discover how open source software is pivotal to fostering innovation, economic growth, and societal development in low-and middle-income countries. Download our research report and detailed survey findings!

![GLOBAL SOUTH RESEARCH REPORT THUMB](https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/hs-fs/hubfs/GLOBAL%20SOUTH%20RESEARCH%20REPORT%20THUMB.png?width=200&name=GLOBAL%20SOUTH%20RESEARCH%20REPORT%20THUMB.png "GLOBAL SOUTH RESEARCH REPORT THUMB")

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We've heard that "the next billion consumers" will come from the Global South. What about the next million *innovators*?

### Our latest research report delves into open source use and participation, drawing from in-depth interviews and comprehensive surveys with software developers and policymakers in regions known for their rapidly growing developer communities. Discover key insights such as:

![leader](https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/hs-fs/hubfs/leader.png?width=150&height=150&name=leader.png "leader")

### 37% of developers are OSS contributors, 28% are maintainers, and 22% are creators, showcasing a strong foundation for future innovation and global impact

![workforce](https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/hs-fs/hubfs/workforce.png?width=150&height=150&name=workforce.png "workforce")

### OSS drives local benefits and opportunities in areas like education, innovation, and entrepreneurship

![economic (1)](https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/hs-fs/hubfs/economic%20(1).png?width=150&height=150&name=economic%20(1).png "economic (1)")

### 59% of developers strongly agree that OSS will play a significant role in their country’s economic growth over the next decade

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