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==Objectives==
The foundation aims to achieve the following objectives:
* To serve as an advocate for the use and implementation of open source solutions from the local, regional, and national levels.
* To encourage donations from governments that support open source such as Germany, Sweden, Norway and France.
* To create a Clearinghouse of Knowledge Factory
* To implement minimum standards, guidelines and advisory parameters that will be used by the organization
* To develop a localized capacity to work on software development in Africa
* To ensure that a discussion regarding open source will be included during the National Information and Communication Infrastructure ([[NICI]]) policy processes<ref>[http://www.fossfa.net/node/5 www.fossfa.net]</ref>