Task Forces
Our task forces drive policy that helps businesses find new opportunity for growth in the United States and across Africa. They assist with the mitigation of unknown and perceived risks that serve as the biggest obstacles to economic engagement across Africa.
Digital Economy
The Digital Economy Task Force advocates for the development of robust digital economies and promotes business environments that foster innovation and the seamless flow of data.
Trade
The Trade Task Force examines U.S.-Africa investment trends and policy priorities that enable a favorable investment environment across the African continent as well as increased capital flows between market.
Investment
The Investment Task Force addresses regulatory and policy advocacy issues to expand trade between the U.S. and Africa, serving as a consultative and exchange platform focusing on bilateral and multilateral trade.
Life Sciences & Wellness
The Life Sciences & Wellness Task Force advocates for increased investment in the health and wellness sectors to support private sector development and meet the growing medical needs of African nations.
In-Country Engagement
American Chambers of Commerce and affiliates
American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) are independent, non-profit, business organizations located throughout the world. In Africa, AmChams play an important role as links between the private sector and the governments in their host countries and in the United States. Their unique positioning enables them to effectively lobby for the interests and needs of their members.
See the full list of accredited and affiliated African AmChams
MOUs with foreign governments and business associations
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM)
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA)
Investment Promotion Center of Cote d’Ivoire (CEPICI)
Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC)
Advocacy and Congressional Engagement
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.