Governments worldwide are increasingly utilizing GitHub to enhance website accessibility, publish laws and data, and collaborate on policy-making, leading to the launch of government.github.com, a platform that highlights the contributions of public servants and civic hackers globally. The site offers a comprehensive list of government organizations active on GitHub, encouraging local governments to join and share their open-source initiatives. Ben Balter, who has played a significant role in promoting open-source practices among government entities, has been instrumental in managing GitHub's enterprise offerings and ensuring platform security and community engagement through the development of numerous features supporting privacy, compliance, and content moderation.