Our Memberships

Primary Membership

This category of membership is open to Apex Regional and Continental private sector associations or Business Councils legally constituted in an African Union Member State and approved by the General Assembly, recognized by the Regional Economic Communities and the African Union.

Secondary Membership

This category of membership is opened to National Apex or Sectorial Associations

(No voting rights)

Associate Membership

This category of membership is open to Regional, Continental, Global and International Organizations, Trade and Investment Promotion Agencies, Academic and Research institutions.
This type of membership shall also be conferred to Corporate Companies which are established in Africa with their headquarters in Africa. These should have commercial presence in more than one country. 

(No voting rights)

Emerging Businesses

SMEs registered in Member States (Small and Medium Enterprise)

(No voting rights)

Benefits

  1. AfBC Programmes/Projects:
    • Opportunities to feed into AfBC advocacy on policies
    • Opportunities for policy and government relations
  2. International Programmes
  3. Research, studies and publications:
    • Access to resources and information,
    • Discount on trainings and publications
    • Share and receive news in members newsletters
  4. Connect:
    • Access to AfBC events like Annual General Meetings. African Union Private Sector Forums
    • High-level networking opportunities to establish professional connections and partnerships
    • Access to potential investment and business opportunities across the 55 African States
  5. Visibility:
    • Business names and descriptions on AfBC website and membership directory
    • Access to membership/business directory
    • Free or discounted inclusion of marketing materials, logos on Banners at AfBC events
    • Opportunities to co-host events demonstrating business promotion to key stakeholders
    • Speaking opportunities at relevant events to enable brand visibility

Elite Business Pioneers Memberships

Elite Silver

In addition to all the advantages of Associate Members:

  • VIP Invitations for AfBC Events and Partners Events
  • Logos to be featured on website and communications of AfBC events
  • Full VIP registration for 3 VIPs for the AfBC events across the year.
  • Presentation of the company with a three (3) minute business promotional video during the AfBC events.
  • Inclusion of the company logo with the phrase “Elite Business Pioneer Silver Member ” in all promotional Materials, printed and digital for the AfBC events.

Elite Gold

In addition to all the advantages of Associate Members:

  • VIP Invitations for AfBC Events and Partners Events
  • Logos to be featured on website and communications of AfBC events
  • Full VIP registration for 3 VIPs for the AfBC events across the year.
  • Presentation of the company with a three (3) minute business promotional video during the AfBC events.
  • Inclusion of the company logo with the phrase “Elite Business Pioneer Silver Member ” in all promotional Materials, printed and digital for the AfBC events.
  • Advocacy for the private sector interests during the policy organs meetings
  • Business Linkages for promoting the products among the private sector of Africa

Elite Platinum

In addition to all the advantages of Associate Members:

  • VIP Invitations for AfBC Events and Partners Events
  • Logos to be featured on website and communications of AfBC events
  • Full VIP registration for 3 VIPs for the AfBC events across the year.
  • Presentation of the company with a three (3) minute business promotional video during the AfBC events.
  • Inclusion of the company logo with the phrase “Elite Business Pioneer Silver Member ” in all promotional Materials, printed and digital for the AfBC events.
  • Advocacy for the private sector interests during the policy organs meetings
  • Business Linkages for promoting the products among the private sector of Africa
  • Preparation for meetings with policy makers during AfBC Events
  • VIP speaking slots during the AfBC events.

Elite Diamond

In addition to all the advantages of Associate Members:

  • VIP Invitations for AfBC Events and Partners Events
  • Logos to be featured on website and communications of AfBC events
  • Full VIP registration for 3 VIPs for the AfBC events across the year.
  • Presentation of the company with a three (3) minute business promotional video during the AfBC events.
  • Inclusion of the company logo with the phrase “Elite Business Pioneer Silver Member ” in all promotional Materials, printed and digital for the AfBC events.
  • Advocacy for the private sector interests during the policy organs meetings
  • Business Linkages for promoting the products among the private sector of Africa
  • Preparation for meetings with policy makers during AfBC Events
  • VIP speaking slots during the AfBC events.
  • Advertise for company products in the brochures in the relevant AfBC events