Membership

Join the continental network shaping Africa's industry

Access policy influence, market intelligence, trade opportunities and a pan-African community of manufacturers.

The following general requirements shall apply to all applicants, subject to the specific requirements of each membership category.

Applicants shall support the objectives, values, and Constitution of PAMA.
Applicants shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in their country of registration or operation.
Applicants shall satisfy such additional requirements as may be prescribed by the Executive Council from time to time.

Each category reflects a distinct role in Africa’s manufacturing ecosystem, with its own eligibility and requirements.

Primary Membership

Must be a legally recognised national manufacturers or industrial association representing the manufacturing sector within an African country.
Must support the objectives and Constitution of PAMA.

Secondary (Corporate) Membership

Must be a legally registered manufacturing companyoperating in two or more African countries.
Must be engaged in manufacturing activities involving local value addition.
Must employ a minimum of 11 permanent operating staff, excluding domestic staff.
Must not be engaged solely in the sale or distribution of imported finished products.
Where applicable, should be a member in good standing of its national manufacturers' association.

Associate Membership

Must be a legally recognisedorganisation or institution whose activities support manufacturing, industrial development, trade, investment, research, technology, standards, logistics, finance, or related sectors.
Must support the objectives and Constitution of PAMA.

Affiliate Manufacturer Membership

Must be a legally registered micro, small, or medium-sized manufacturing enterprise (MSME), startup, or emerging manufacturer engaged in manufacturing activities involving local value addition.
Must not be represented by a recognised national manufacturers association or must be operating in a country where no such association exists.
Where a recognised national manufacturers association exists or is subsequently established, PAMA shall encourage the Affiliate Member to engage through the respective national manufacturers association.