Tectonic recently reviewed the APDIP publication, Breaking Barriers: The Potential of Free and Open Source Software for Sustainable Human Development - A Compilation of Case Studies from Across the World

Over the past few years, as free and open source software (FOSS) has matured and become more widely accepted, many projects have been carried out that attempt to make use of FOSS to help bring about socio-economic development and empower people in developing countries or regions.

The 100+ pages include a strong showing from South Africa-based projects. These include the Translate.org.za project...