OUR MISSION

The Resource Mobilization Unit is the fundraising and partnership arm of The African Capacity Building Foundation ACBF. Its mission is to secure the funding necessary to the future activities of the Foundation and to develop relationships with ACBF’s donor community.

WHY SUPPORT THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION

• Building more just and sustainable societies in Africa is a long-term process. Over the past decades, the effectiveness of Development Aid has been steady.
• A major leverage to reverse this trend, as identified by our funders, is the enhancement of indigenous institutional and human capacity. Indeed, formulation, implementation and monitoring of effective policies are critical in order to address the multiple challenges faced by African countries.
• This is why the Foundation supports public institutions, policy units (think tanks) and the civil society in the 44 countries where we operate, interfacing between state and non-state actors to infuse a sense of dialogue, accountability and ownership.
• Guided by the conviction that building capacity will help reduce poverty, the Foundation has benefited more than 3,000 public servants over the last 19 years, allowing them to improve their skills and perform in the delivery of better policies.
• The pursuit of ACBF's mission means continuous learning and improvement of the Foundation's performance. As an independent grant making institution, the African Capacity Building Foundation relies on its contributors in order to fund ambitious and effective initiatives.
• Since its creation, ACBF has supported a total of 246 programs and projects in some 44 sub-Saharan African countries and committed more than US$ 400 million to capacity building. But there is still much more to achieve.
• Help develop sustainable institutional and human capacity for poverty reduction in Africa.

10 REASONS TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION

• Shared Values and Vision

  Corporate sector and ACBF not only share common values but also the vision for Africa to be recognized for its socio-political and economic capabilities and endowments – a continent with effective institutions and policies acquired through sustained investment in people and institutions.

• Capacity is Development

  Africa's capacity will determine the transformation of the Continent into a Global Player and the progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Partnering with ACBF provides the opportunity of better understanding local capacity building issues and addressing them in your  business strategy.

• Globalization & Regional Integration

  Supporting a leading capacity development institution like ACBF can play a vital role in detecting how your business impacts local communities and economies, and the steps to be taken to ensure that your company contributes to  the development of the continent.

• Impact

  The sheer size and number of corporations, and their potential to impact political, social and environmental systems relative to governments and civil society, raise questions about influence and accountability. Companies are global ambassadors of change and values. Corporations’ behavior attracts increasing interest and importance. Through its unique Resource Management Framework, ACBF is a channel to ensure accountability for  your social engagement.

• Communications & Corporate Reputation

  ACBF offers opportunities to improve dialogue and partnerships. The Foundation’s High Level Forums, lectures and learning events are open platforms to discuss development issues. ACBF provides you with a leverage to increase your corporate reputation: over nearly 20 years of existence, ACBF has demonstrated trust, credibility, reliability, quality and consistency. In addition, the Foundation’s frequent publications (such as the Development Memoirs and the imminent African Capacity Indicators Flagship report) and website are media where your support will be highlighted. With a reach in 44 African countries, ACBF helps you build your « social capital » on the Continent.

• Finance & Investor Relations

  Consumers and investors are showing increasing interest in supporting responsible business practices and are more demanding on how companies are addressing risks and opportunities related to development issues. Capacity building has been identified as the key to poverty eradication and sustainable development. Partnering with ACBF will help you send a strong message to your stakeholders hence your company will be identified as a Partner for Africa’s long-term development.

• Consistency & Community

  In the majority of African countries, civil society is making it clear that corporations should meet the same high standards of social, economical and environmental care, no matter where they operate. In partnering with ACBF, firms can help build a sense of community between public and private sectors and help develop shared approach to common problems.

• Business Tool

  Partnering with ACBF will provide your company with more opportunities for interaction with the rest of Africa, thus reducing your risk of business disruptions, opening up new opportunities and driving your innovation. In brief, partnering with ACBF makes business sense.

• Better Anticipation & Management of the Spectrum of Risks

  Effectively managing governance, legal, social, environmental, economic and other risks in an increasingly complex market environment, with greater oversight and stakeholder scrutiny of corporate activities, can improve the security of supply and overall market stability. ACBF’s activities contribute to enhancing operational efficiencies and cost savings for your company and the corporate sector in general.

• Enhanced Ability to address Change

  The Foundation is a platform for continuous dialogue between state and non-state actors and between high-level African officials, development practitioners and business executives. A company with its “ear to the ground” through regular stakeholder dialogue is in a better position to anticipate and respond to regulatory, economic, social and environmental changes that may occur. Immediate areas of partnership include capacity building for: Promoting PPPs at national and regional levels; Negotiating and implementing PPP projects ; Promoting the development of agro-industries in addressing Africa’s food security challenges ; Managing extractive industries.