The African Manufacturers Foundation is a non-profit organisation positioning itself to be a driving force and be the central pillar of continental industrilisation while championing a revolutionary, resilient and affiliated manufacturing ecosystem across the continent.

OUR SERVICES

WHAT WE DO

We will create a Made-in-Africa Industry Quality Program, that will offer fast track ISO/CE/FDA/IEC certifications via vetted labs as well as shared services in regional testing hubs and a digital pre-audit tool that stimulates certification checks. This will require the training of 1000 quality managers and auditors who will be placed on a shared talent exchange for small medium enterprises.

Advocacy for Intra-African Trade

While lobbying for policy reforms and to reduce trade barriers, we will utilize the African Continental Free Trade Areas (ACFTA) as a framework to enhance cross border. This will be in pursuit of improve coordination in logistics and harmonise standards across the continent.

Industrial Finance & Investment Facilitation

We facilitate access to affordable financing for African manufacturers through strategic partnerships with financial institutions, development banks, and investment funds. Our goal is to unlock capital that supports business expansion, modernisation, and sustainable industrial growth.

Regional Value Chain & Manufacturing Partnerships

We promote collaboration among African manufacturers to build strong regional value chains. By fostering strategic partnerships across borders; we enhance competitiveness, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen intra-African industrial cooperation.

Skills Development & Industry–Academia Collaboration

We partner with African universities and technical institutions to strengthen workforce skills and promote the manufacturing sector. This includes supporting graduate employment, offering bursary opportunities, and creating sustainable career pathways that secure the future industrial workforce.

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