May 1, 2010, marks the fifth anniversary of the OpenDocument Format (OpenDocument v1.0 specification) approval as an OASIS Standard. Although the full history of ODF dates back well before this five year period as a recognized industry standard, this date marks the unofficial beginning of a campaign for document freedom that many people probably didn't expect would be so durable, or so significant.

The OpenDocument Format (ODF) has become widely recognized and increasingly accepted by public sector authorities who increasingly understand and appreciate the value and utility of open formats.

Government adoption of ODF has continued at a steady pace. To date, Twenty-five governments – seventeen national and 8 provincial – have now adopted pro-ODF policies. These adoptions have occurred through laws, executive decisions, interoperability frameworks, or policy initiatives requiring or recommending the use of ODF between and among government agencies and in their interactions with the public Recent highlights include: