Free Software for sustainable development: Case studies released
It’s a common argument that Free Software lends itself especially well to developing countries. "Breaking Barriers", a new publication by the UN Development Program supports this claim by presenting 14 case studies about sustainable development projects based on Free Software:
Over the last few years, as 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. Some of these projects are highlighted in this compilation of 14 FOSS case studies from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. The benefits obtained and challenges encountered, as well as any valuable lessons learned are also highlighted.
You can download the .pdf (980 kB) here.