Barriers that have to be overcome


 * Lack of inclusiveness in specification processes
 * Public procurement policy that does not recognize standards & specifications from a variety of sources
 * Lack of early implementation of specifications
 * Conflicting understanding of the scope and purposes of standards
 * The ability to create derivative works is an ESSENTIAL issue. There are cases when divergence is damaging but also when derivation is prevented. How to resolve this paradox?

Not agreed

 * R&D going on in standardisation organisations (its not constructive, but not necessarily a barrier)
 * Conflicting motivation and expectations

Not discussed

 * Risk if not avoiding duplication of work
 * IPR issues, Licensing and Copyright
 * Legal issues
 * Funding issues - contributions, participations, quality assurance, review etc.
 * Vested interests, ghetoisation
 * Need to establish consensus
 * Lack of developer motivation
 * Alignment of interests
 * Lack of awareness
 * Barriers include differences in business models and interests.
 * Recession
 * Will be be allowed to fail often under the Tories?
 * Informal processes have lower status in many eyes compared to "proper" standards. How can we change opinions, engage participation and promote uptake.