Council Membership
Council members enjoy unparalleled access to an influential platform that cultivates the next generation of African and Diaspora leaders, encouraging promising talent from diverse backgrounds to positively engage in the development of Africa and her Diaspora.
Benefits
Member Recognition Certificate
Accepted PAC members receive a digital recognition certificate for supporting the Council's mission and its various programmes through their annual membership dues. As a recognised member of the Council, you or your organization hold the worthy distinction of being affiliated with the world’s leading Pan-African leadership organization. Member Certifications are recognised internationally by employers, professional societies, academic institutions, international organizations, and government bodies among others.
Networking, Matchmaking, Referrals & Privileges
Strengthen your professional networks and identify shared opportunities globally. Each year, PAC members organise, support, and participate in dozens of events worldwide as well as engage with each other to gain insights on the developments that are impacting and transforming Pan-African affairs. Members access world leaders, senior government officials, members of parliament, investors, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and prominent thought leaders, many of whom are members themselves. The Council receives hundreds of requests from leading organizations, businesses, governments, event organisers, procurement, human talent and headhunting agencies, etc., for referrals ranging from speakers to talent, services, products, investment opportunities, among many others. PAC only refers its members to these opportunities. In addition, Council members receive special access to our global events, discounts, and other offers by maintaining their membership.
Advocacy Support
The Pan-African Council serves as the voice for individuals, communities, organizations, as well as the private and public sector to address important issues of economic development, public policy, international relations, human rights, and quality of life with legislators, elected officials, policymakers, the business community, and other societal stakeholders. Members are able to use the Council's platform to voice their concerns and advocate for the Pan-African issues they care about.
Prestige, Visibility & Exposure
Leverage potential leadership, authorship, interviews, and speaking opportunities. The Council provides you with exposure and promotes your achievements and undertakings globally through our events, online presence, newsletters, media communications, and directory of members. We consistently showcase our members’ achievements, events, businesses, organizations, programmess, and endeavours. PAC encourages all of its members to be involved in Pan-African development opportunities, discourses, and strategies. Numerous opportunities for leadership, authorship, and recognition are available for those who have experience or expertise in a particular subject or specialty. The Council offers to elevate the profile of our members through relevant interviews, speaking opportunities, and member-authored content that can be dissiminated for key news outlets, social media conversations, magazines, newsletters, and blogs.
Membership Eligibility and Terms
Exclusive Membership
Membership within the Pan-African Council operates on an exclusive basis, extended by invitation and nomination only. This discerning approach ensures the inclusion of individuals and organizations who have already demonstrated significant value and alignment with the Council's objectives. Typically, candidates are identified through their successful collaboration and project execution with existing members or authorized representatives of the Council, showcasing a proven capacity to contribute substantially to the Council's mission and the broader socioeconomic development of Africa and its Diaspora. This rigorous selection process underscores the Council's commitment to curating a body of exceptionally qualified and dedicated leaders, whose contributions transcend standard membership tiers.