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About - Africa Development Council
The Africa Development Council (ADC) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2023 to promote sustainable industrial development in Africa. The ADC works with a variety of stakeholders, including African governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and international partners. ADC, is a trans-Africa Kingdom, aimed at restoring Africa to her former Glory of self-sufficient continent, in terms of Socioeconomic & Scientific Civilization on the Globe. The Africa Development Council has the following Subsidiaries:
The Science and Technology Advocacy Renaissance for Africa (STARFA): Scientific & Industrial Project Implementing Partner NGO, founded in 2008.
SAY Business Solutions & Engineering Consortium: For-profit Project Implementing Partner Company, founded in 2018
Institute of Industrial Skills Development(IISD) : Responsible for professional Training and Certifications Coordination across Africa.
Our Vision
To be Africa’s leading advocate for sustainable industrial development, helping to transform Africa from a loan-dependent continent to a self-sufficient continent through the development of a strong industrial base.
Our Mission
To promote sustainable industrial development in Africa by:
- Facilitating the development of innovative industrial solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges, such as poverty, hunger, disease, and climate change.
- Building the capacity of African businesses, governments, and civil society organizations to participate in and benefit from industrial development.
- Advocating for policies that support industrial development in Africa.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
(Ing. Dr. Bright Atsu Sogbey)
Africa has come by far. The first continent to have witnessed global civilization, first in the history of human race.
The Spirit of Pan-Africanism, Africa Unity, and Scientific Renaissance, must be the Hallmark, if indeed, we want an accelerated Industrial Growth to catapult Africa to the level of her peers, among the global economic community.
I therefore, wish all Fellows of the Africa Development Council – ADC, a high spirited welcome to the Council.
Yes, we can. Together We Stand, and Divided We Fall.
Thank you all.
The ADC works in several areas to promote sustainable industrial development in Africa. These areas include:
Fostering Innovtaion
The ADC supports the development of innovative industrial solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges. This includes funding research and development, providing technical assistance, and building partnerships with businesses and governments.
Building capacity
The ADC works to build the capacity of African businesses, governments, and civil society organizations to participate in and benefit from industrial development. This includes providing training, technical assistance, and access to resources.
Advocating for policies
The ADC advocates for policies that support industrial development in Africa. This includes working with governments to develop policies that promote investment, innovation, and job creation.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Leadership & Committee:
ADC is managed by a team of experienced leaders and professionals with extensive experience in industrial development issues across Africa.
Our executive committee includes:
- Ing. Dr. Bright Atsu Sogbey, President
- Asst. Prof. Kwaku Addai, Vice President (Global Diplomacy)
- Mr. Sampson Klutsey Gamanyah, Vice President (Treasury)
- Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson, Executive Council Chairman
- Mr. Chukwuemeka Amadi, West Africa sub regional Chairman
- Mr. Tsegaye Yeshiwas, East Africa sub regional Chairman
- North Africa sub regional Chairman (Vacant)
- Mr. NSAFFOU MBATCHI Wilhem Aldrin Ronnie, Central Africa sub regional Chairman
- Mr. S’phesihle Lionel Ngubane, Southern Africa sub regional Chairman
- Mr. Timothy Kwaku Gobah, Head of Protocol
- Mr. Ernest Apetsi, Executive Secretary/Head of Secretariat.
Partnership
ADC works in partnership with several organizations across Africa, including Trendafrik- Buzsquare, STARFA- Science & Technology Advocacy Renaissance for Africa, IISD- Institute of Industrial Skills Development, SAYBS- SAY Business Solutions, and ST&E – SuperTest & Engineers.
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