Corporate Council on Africa (CCA)

U.S.-Africa Business Relations

Founded in 1993, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is one of the leading U.S. business associations dedicated to promoting trade and investment between the United States and African countries. The CCA’s goal is to facilitate U.S. companies’ access to African markets while supporting the sustainable growth of bilateral trade relations.

Mission

Facilitating Trade Relations

The CCA’s mission is to promote and strengthen trade relations between the United States and African nations. This includes supporting favorable trade legislation, expanding investment financing, encouraging private sector partnerships between both regions, and creating a business environment conducive to long-term investment.

Activities

Promoting Business Opportunities

Conferences
The CCA organizes the U.S.-Africa Business Summit and sector-specific conferences. These events offer networking opportunities for key private and public sector players from both Africa and the United States, facilitating exchanges on trade and investment trends.

Special Events
Specialized events provide CCA members with platforms to meet African government delegations and U.S. officials. These events foster discussions on trade policies, investment initiatives, and economic opportunities.

Trade Missions
The CCA organizes trade missions aimed at opening doors to African markets. These missions connect U.S. businesses with local partners, government officials, and business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities.

Working Groups
Sector-specific and country-specific working groups allow CCA members to engage in discussions on emerging business opportunities, collaborating with multilateral agencies and policymakers in high-quality programming environments.

Private Meetings
The CCA arranges private meetings for its members, offering them the opportunity to engage in direct discussions with key stakeholders, negotiate business deals, and further their business development goals.

These initiatives aim to create a conducive environment for business engagement between the United States and Africa, while promoting sustainable investments and partnerships.