Technical Community
Explore activities of our GovStack community and become part of our working groups.
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Note: Working Group Details Are Hidden by Default. To protect privacy, meeting links and information are only shared with approved contributors.
Who Can Join?
GovStack Working Groups are open to experts, implementers, civil society members, technologists, and other contributors passionate about building inclusive digital public infrastructure.
User Profiles:
- Government implementers
- Open-source contributors
- Product providers
- Researchers/Academics
- Digital ID & service delivery experts
- Policy & governance professionals
- UX & accessibility advocates
| Role 1 | Description | Requirements | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observer | Follows work, reads meeting notes, tracks specs | None | Always open |
| Contributor | Suggests edits, joins discussions | Fill out form/Onboarding call | Usually open |
| Working Member | Active in calls, votes on decisions | Must be approved or nominated | By request |
| Facilitator / Chaiк | Leads or organizes the WG | Appointed by community | By invitation |
How Participation Works
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Explore existing Working Groups. Browse WGs Directory.
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Read the Group Charter & Scope. Understand their purpose, meetings, and open tasks.
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Share your interest and background → submit the fill out form to join GovStack's collaborative community
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Check Your Email for Next Steps. You’ll receive instructions, guidance, and relevant links directly in your inbox.
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Get Invited to an Onboarding Call. Meet the team, learn how we work, and ask any questions you may have.
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Join a Working Group. You'll receive access to the appropriate Working Group based on your interest and experience.
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Start Contributing. Join meetings, collaborate on documentation, and engage with other contributors.
How This Might Evolve Over Time
- Working Groups may open or close participation depending on current deliverables or roadmap phase.
- Some may move from closed pilot mode to public collaboration.
- Contribution rules may adapt (e.g. GitHub participation, review cycles).
- Decision-making processes can evolve.
