As a part of it's strategy, Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa (COFISA) (Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa), is aiming at promoting and supporting the internationally designed Living Lab concept. According to Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa (COFISA), these "Living Lab platforms [are seen] as key mechanisms for creating sustainable, user and communitycentric ICT innovation environments in South Africa. Living Labs are typically based on highly open innovation practices and involving users, developers