The Open Web Concept
No one needs to be told that web has become an important part of our lives. There are endless number of things we can do, things we can buy or gain valuable information on a plethora of subjects. In fact there is the whole world in the web. Its growing too. Digger deeper and deeper roots in our daily lives, economy and society as a whole. The concept of Open Web is worth paying attention to at present.
Open Web is a term, a collection of concept around openness of web. So what aspect of web? The answer is: all aspects. Is it really open ? Imagine if the web is closed down by governments and restricted in some way or used negatively against a society or country. That is not how it should be used.
So Open Web advocates open tools, digital inclusion and about keeping it just that: open.
Why Open Web ?
Open web concept is now important to consider because we want web to be used for good of the general public, for communication, businesses, entertainment and other positive things. It should not be in the hands of selfish individuals to use it for personal gains and detriment of the public lives. Also keeping it open, using open source tools and making it available for everyone is how it should be used.
How will this be implemented?
Open Web is a set of principles that will address the usage of open source concept in its tools as well as how its used. The open nature of internet data, for example, can be used by various professionals to conduct new research, help better connection with each other or perhaps open web can bring more government transparency and it can help create more inclusive digital platform for the public.
Keeping web open and implementing inclusive principles will benefit all its users, us general public and ensure it thrives and makes positive impact to our lives.
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