Open Source Software: Saving from a 'Tragedy of the Commons'

Open-source software, which is free for anyone to use, often relies on a small group of unpaid volunteers to maintain it.

This can lead to problems, as highlighted by the Log4j security flaw.

As more countries build digital infrastructure using these open-source programs, it's important to ensure their long-term stability.

One solution could be involving private companies, which already depend on these programs, in helping to maintain them, overseen by a committee to prevent any unfair advantages.