Kenton Harmer and Max Bakker of the Presidio School of Management in San Francisco would like to invite members of the SUSTRAN community to join our list of 'authors' that will have access to an online platform exploring  - How can Open Source Technology facilitate sustainable development in lesser developed countries?  Open source technology is allowing the formation of highly-functional and diverse networks across sectoral and geographic boundaries.  The potential of these networks is to create solutions and innovation from a broad aggregate of expertise that has not before been available. We would like to invite you to add your knowledge to a dialogue which will combine the perspectives of both technology and development experts.  The commitment required of you is to engage as fully as you are able to in adding ideas, direction and resources to the dialogue particularily from the perspective of sustainable transport in the southern hemisphere. To access the dialogue platform go to <a href="http://opensourcedevelopment.stikipad.com/Home/">http://opensourcedevelopment.stikipad.com/Home/</a>.  You can use the add comments button to respond to the ideas presented or send an email to <a href="mailto:opensource.development@gmail.com">opensource.development@gmail.com</a> to be given Author status which allows you a higher degree of editing and access control. In May, a report will be issued mapping the learnings of how open source technology can further develop as an important component of providing sustainable aid.  This report will be widely available in order to both sustain and broaden the dialogue and encourage innovation in the area. We encourage you to make your voice heard quickly and frequently.  The potential of this community to be a part of important solutions for vulnerable populations is very real and we look forward to benefiting from your contribution. Thank you, -Kenton Harmer & Max Bakker