The African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) is a regional organisation for ombudsman and mediators in Africa. At present 39 African states are members of AOMA. The objectives of the AOMA are to encourage the establishment of African ombudsman institutions, to provide information, training and development of ombudsman offices and staff, to promote good governance, to promote the independence and autonomy of ombudsman offices and to foster affiliation and maintain liaison between ombudsman offices and other relevant institutions and organizations.