Open Source Programme Office This strategy is firmly rooted in the Commission’s and the wider EU policy context. For it to succeed, a proper enabling environme

Open Source Programme Office This strategy is firmly rooted in the Commission’s and the wider EU policy context. For it to succeed, a proper enabling environment must be put in place to guide, encourage and nudge change across the organisation. The strategy and the action plan are inextricably linked. The pivotal point will be an Open Source Programme Office that enjoys genuine political and organisational support, involving all directoratesgeneral. The Office will act as facilitator for all activities outlined in the strategy and the action plan. It will assist subject-matter experts, encourage the directorates-general and help balance internal focus and external activities. As domain leader for IT, DIGIT will be responsible for setting up and running the Programme Office. This will allow it to set priorities, measure outcomes and report on progress. DIGIT will make an annual budget request for the Programme Office and the action plan, to be reviewed and approved through the normal budgetary procedures. Using the existing corporate IT governance structures, DIGIT will report on, monitor and review the action plan, and deliver a mid-term review of progress and implementation of the strategy. Interesting nontheless