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Our priority issues include monitoring and protecting intellectual property rights across the continent and championing a market access agenda for increased economic growth through regional integration. We are well positioned to tackle priority areas of concern on behalf of our member companies through high-level engagement with elected officials in Washington and abroad.

Task forces

Digital economy
This task force, which advocates for the development of robust digital economies and promotes fintech communities, seeks solutions in innovation, advanced manufacturing, the seamless flow of data, and a connected financial services industry 

Investment
This task force examines U.S.-Africa investment trends and policy priorities that enable a favorable investment environment across the African continent and increased capital flows between markets. It serves as a platform to discuss creative financing opportunities and assist members with the mitigation of challenges and deal flow. 

Life sciences and wellness
This task force advocates for increased investment in the health and wellness sectors to support private sector development and meet the growing pharmaceutical needs of African nations. 

Sustainability
This task force serves as a convener and an advocate for companies seeking to create a more equitable environment for African sustainable development. It takes a broad, innovative, cross-sectoral view of sustainability as we work toward financing solutions for climate action and more significant development across the continent.

Trade
This task force serves as a convener and an advocate for companies seeking to create a more equitable environment for African sustainable development. It takes a broad, innovative, cross-sectoral view of sustainability as we work toward financing solutions for climate action and more significant development across the continent.

Policy advocacy

We regularly engage with the U.S. government on issues of importance to member companies and also work closely with African officials on regulatory matters that impact particular industries or the broader business community.

MOUs with foreign governments and business associations:

Regional Programs

North Africa

The Center is committed to supporting corporate participation in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya. Working with senior government and business leaders in the midst of the changing political and economic landscape of North Africa, the U.S.-AfBC is promoting job creation, advancing measures supporting regional integration, and encouraging the removal of barriers to trade.

West and Central Africa

U.S.-ECOWAS Business Initiative

The U.S.-ECOWAS Business Initiative (USEBI) is a bilateral program composed of top American and West African companies (The CEO Forum) engaged in increasing two-way trade, removing or reducing commercial barriers, and fostering a better understanding of respective investment climates. USEBI accomplishes these objectives by developing policies in concert with relevant arms of the West African and U.S. governments, along with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) participating members.

Eastern and Southern Africa

Key priorities for the program include working with the U.S. and Eastern and Southern African governments and regional bodies to develop trade agreements, encouraging policies that foster innovation and the growth of the digital economy, and promoting greater U.S. business and investment linkages in these critical markets.

U.S.-South Africa Business Council

The U.S.-South Africa Business Council represents U.S. companies from virtually every sector participating in or looking to interact with the Southern African market, aiming to energize both governments and serving as a platform for companies to form lasting partnerships.