Community and Governance Challenges

• Centralization of Power: In some major open source foundations or projects, a few individuals or corporate sponsors may dominate decision-making, limiting transparency and inclusive participation.

• Lack of Diversity: Women, underrepresented minorities, and contributors from the Global South remain disproportionately absent from many influential open source projects.

• Breakdowns in Self-Governance: Community-driven governance structures often struggle in the face of complex modern threats—from code of conduct disputes to moderation failures.