UNITING AFRICAN INDUSTRY
Driving Manufacturing Excellence Across Africa
Welcome to the Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), the leading platform representing manufacturers across Africa.
ABOUT PAMA
The Voice of African Manufacturers
PAMA is Africa’s premier manufacturing platform, advancing industrial growth through advocacy, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
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Our Mission
Uniting and empowering African manufacturers for sustainable industrial growth.
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Our Vision
Building a globally competitive African manufacturing sector.
EST. 2018
Registration no: IT156678
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Where we drive impact
Eight pillars that guide PAMA’s work with governments, industry and development partners.
WHY JOIN PAMA?
Membership that moves your business forward
Unlock the benefits of continental representation, strategic partnerships, policy influence, and business opportunities designed to strengthen your organization and accelerate Africa’s industrial transformation.
TESTIMONIALS
Voices of our members
FAQS
Frequently asked
The Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) is the key continental voice of manufacturers in Africa, representing the interests of manufacturing associations and industries while promoting industrialisation, regional value chains, and intra-African trade.
Membership is open to:
- National manufacturers associations in African countries (Primary Members);
- Manufacturing companies with operations in more than one African country (Corporate Members); and
- Approved associate members, including organisations that support manufacturing and industrial development; and
- legally registered micro, small, or medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and emerging manufacturers engaged in local value addition that are not represented by a recognised national manufacturers' association or operate in a country where no such association exists (Affiliate Members)
Please refer to the Membership Policy for detailed eligibility criteria.
You can apply by either:
- completing the online Membership Application Form on the PAMA website; or
- downloading the Membership Application Form, completing it, and submitting the signed form and any required supporting documents to the PAMA Secretariat.
Applications are reviewed in accordance with the PAMA Membership Policy.
Membership is currently free of charge. If membership fees are introduced in the future, members will be notified in advance.
Applications are reviewed by the PAMA Secretariat. Applicants will be notified of the outcome once the review process has been completed.
Members may request updates to their organisational or contact information by contacting the PAMA Secretariat.
As membership is currently free, no annual renewal fee is required. Members may, however, be requested to periodically confirm or update their information to maintain an active membership status.
Visit the Events section of the PAMA website to view upcoming conferences, webinars, training programmes, and other activities, and complete the registration process for your preferred event. To stay informed about PAMA's latest events, publications, policy updates, and other initiatives, regularly visit the website, subscribe to PAMA's newsletter, and follow PAMA on its official communication channels and social media platforms.
PAMA offers advertising opportunities through its publications, newsletters, events, and other communication platforms. Please contact the Secretariat for the Media Kit and current advertising rates.
As membership is currently free, no annual renewal fee is required. Members may, however, be requested to periodically confirm or update their information to maintain an active membership status.
Yes. Official invoices and receipts are issued for all fee-based services, including event registrations, sponsorships, advertising, and other approved payments.
JOIN PAMA
Become a member today and shape Africa's industrial future.
Membership is open to national manufacturers’ associations, corporates and industrial partners across Africa.
OUR PARTNERS
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