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Unlock Profit, Purpose & Partnerships for Africa’s Growth
The Africa Rising Business Council (ARBC) is a continental nexus for economic diplomacy, trade integration, and enterprise transformation connecting Africa’s most visionary leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers
At the core of our mandate is a bold commitment to “Unlock Profit, Purpose & Partnerships for Africa’s Growth.”
About us
We serve as the bridge between opportunity and impact enabling governments, development institutions, and the private sector to co-create actionable pathways for industrial expansion, SME resilience, and green, inclusive growth.
Through high-level policy dialogues, investment roundtables, sector coalitions, and intelligence-led insights, ARBC accelerates strategic alignment between Africa’s business communities and global markets.
We go beyond advocacy we engineer outcomes, shape investment flows, and amplify Africa’s voice in the evolving global trade and sustainability agenda.
By convening champions from all sectors manufacturing, finance, technology, energy, agribusiness, and climate innovation ARBC positions Africa not just as a participant in global value chains, but as an architect of the world’s future growth narrative.
ABOUT AFRICA RISING BUSINESS COUNCIL
Where Profit Meets Purpose, and Partnerships Power Prosperity
Unlocking Profit, Purpose & Partnerships for Africa’s Growth
The Africa Rising Business Council (ARBC) is a premier continental platform uniting business leaders, investors, governments, and development partners committed to accelerating Africa’s transformation through trade, innovation, and enterprise growth.
We exist to redefine Africa’s place in the global economy by creating synergies that unlock shared prosperity, strengthen competitiveness, and inspire sustainable impact across all sectors.
At ARBC, we believe that Africa’s rise is not just a possibility it is an unstoppable movement powered by collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
OUR MISSION
To unlock Africa’s full economic potential by accelerating trade, investment, and enterprise growth through strategic partnerships, corporate diplomacy, and innovation-driven collaboration that delivers measurable prosperity, shared purpose, and sustainable impact.
OUR VISION
To be Africa’s most influential business council, shaping the continent’s economic transformation, driving cross-border integration, and positioning Africa as a powerful, united, and competitive global trade and investment hub.
OUR VALUES
Value: What It Means for Africa
- Impact: We drive meaningful transformation that uplifts industries, enterprises, and communities.
- Integrity: We act with authenticity, accountability, and transparency in all engagements.
- Innovation: We harness technology, data, and creative thinking to redefine competitiveness.
- Inclusion: We champion women, youth, and MSMEs as equal players in Africa’s growth.
- Collaboration: We unite public and private sectors to amplify Africa’s collective strength.
- Excellence: We operate at world-class standards that reflect Africa’s global stature.
Our Philosophy
We go beyond advocacy. We engineer results, forge partnerships, and build platforms that connect capital, innovation, and leadership for Africa’s collective advancement.
Because Africa is not waiting to rise Africa is already rising, and we are its business voice.
WHAT WE DO
We are Africa’s business catalyst and convener enabling strategic alignment between governments, industries, and global investors through:
- High-Level Policy & Investment Dialogues
Convening decision-makers to co-create policies that unlock trade, investment, and growth. - Strategic Sector Roundtables & Forums
Shaping actionable roadmaps in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, finance, and digital innovation. - Enterprise & SME Empowerment
Providing growth pathways, financing linkages, and market intelligence for SMEs and startups. - Corporate Diplomacy & Global Partnerships
Strengthening Africa’s economic diplomacy and cross-border business relations. - Sustainability & Green Growth Leadership
Advancing Africa’s transition to a circular, inclusive, and climate-resilient economy.
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Trade Integration & Market Expansion
Driving intra-African and global market access through AfCFTA and bilateral agreements.
Investment & Industrial Growth
Mobilizing capital and innovation to accelerate Africa’s industrialization.
Digital & Data Transformation
Catalyzing the digital economy for inclusive, tech-driven growth.
Sustainability & Climate Finance
Building Africa’s leadership in green entrepreneurship and carbon-smart innovation.
Youth & Women Capital Inclusion
Bridging opportunity gaps and advancing equitable access to finance and leadership.
Why Join ARBC
Joining the Africa Rising Business Council means becoming part of a continental movement that is shaping the next generation of Africa’s prosperity. As a member, you gain:
- Executive visibility in trade and investment dialogues
- Access to market insights and exclusive deal-flow opportunities
- Policy influence and sector leadership recognition
- Invitations to flagship roundtables and regional summits
- Year-round partnership and visibility through the Africa Rising Deal Room
Who We Serve
- African and Global Corporations
- SMEs and Startups
- Governments and Regional Trade Bodies
- Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
- Diplomatic Missions and International Partners
- Investors, Innovators, and Think Tanks