Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is software which can be freely used, modified and distributed. FOSS offers a number of different opportunities. Developers are able to customize, change or add to open source software and join in global open production processes. This can help stimulate local innovation and growth in the IT sector. FOSS allows local value chains to be tapped, instead of forcing customers to rely on foreign software vendors.
The localised training is based on ict@innovation's regional course "Advanced African Business Models with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)" implemented by the two main training partners Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (AITI-KACE) and UNU-MERIT.
