Section outline

  • Despite their differences, these best practices share some key characteristics:

    • They started small, often with a single pilot project.
    • They built trust through openness, inclusiveness, and transparency.
    • They combined technical solutions with a strong community narrative.
    • They created mechanisms for learning and adapting—either by federating, innovating, or reinvesting.

    Each shows that there is no one-size-fits-all model—but there are values and strategies that travel well across borders.