OUR MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

As  a member, you will be joining a community of national, regional and  international development finance institutions, NGOs, private  foundations, industry associations, professional firms, microfinance  institutions, banks, insurance companies, venture capital firms, private  equity fund managers, and several other impact investors and  financiers, regulators, policymakers and  engagement practitioners  with whom you can share ideas and opportunities. 

Members  are invited to take part in a variety of networking and professional  development opportunities, receive pertinent research on emerging  issues, be included in case studies, participate in committees and  sub-committees, and have access to sample organisational policies and  examples of good practice. Additionally we have many face-to-face  opportunities for our members and a host of online opportunities you can  join.

Why Become a Member?

When  you become a member of ABSUC you join an expanding community of  sustainability practitioners, investors, and companies working for the  socioeconomic growth of Africa. ABSUC is a learning organisation with  inclusive, cooperative, and participatory processes that are accessible  and accountable to all members.

ABSUC’s  work, both internally and as a collective of members, is grounded in  our shared vision of the business sustainablity, private sector growth, environmental sustainability,  human dignity, transparency and accountability, financial inclusion, and  participation for all. While we do not necessarily support or endorse  all activities or positions of our many and diverse members, we  encourage all members to work toward ethical and anti-oppressive  practices and to engage in dialogue and critical reflection with the  Network on issues of collective concern and importance.

Membership Benefits

 By virtue of your membership in ABSUC, you will:

• Access a network of global, regional, and national institutions  and industry organisations and individuals to share knowledge, skills  and create new collaboration opportunities
• Access ABSUC’s extensive communications network to promote your  organisation, initiatives, projects, events, and employment  opportunities
• Access coaching by ABSUC staff to enhance your public engagement endeavours
• Build capacity through public and customized training opportunities for members
• Increase your organisational capacity through access to policy development support and media exposure
• Participate in the governance of  ABSUC by serving on the Board of Directors, regional  advisory boards, committees, and sub-committees
• Help set ABSUC’s priorities and strategic directions, and put  forward resolutions on matters of importance to SME Finance in Africa
• Provide input into the Network’s priorities and strategic directions, and build knowledge on sector issues
• Share your knowledge and gain valuable skills by sitting on an ABSUC, Committee
• Access  ABSUC resources, including Green Finance partners, meeting rooms, a small but growing library, and button maker
• Be represented at the national, regional and international levels on ABSUC priority issues
• Receive topical, timely, and interesting information about national and regional SME finance and investment issues and trends
• Increase the strength and leverage of our collective efforts in  working for SME-sector growth, financial sustainability sustainable  development, and environmental sustainability in Africa.

ABSUC is an all-inclusive organisation. Membership is now Open. Join Today.

By  becoming a member of ABSUC, we endorse the vision, goals, and  principles of the African Business Sustainability Council, and agree  wherever possible to lend its expertise and experience to common  initiatives and to regional and global advocacy efforts. Furthermore, we  agree to work toward the principles of the Network. By completing this  form we agree to be identified publicly as a member of the  Network. 

Kindly complete the Online Membership Form now to join the ABSUC.