African Coalition For Trade

The African Coalition for Trade (ACT) is a non-profit, member-supported trade association dedicated to enhancing mutually beneficial trade between Sub-Saharan African countries and the United States, particularly under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). ACT's membership consists of individual companies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and similar organizations representing private sector interests in various African countries, including Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Lesotho, South Africa, Madagascar, and Swaziland. ACT serves as an umbrella group, connecting these African organizations and companies with each other and establishing ties with their counterparts in the US private sector.

ACT acts as the principal spokesperson for its members in the private sector of Africa in the debate in Congress over AGOA and its amendments. It is widely recognized as one of the leading experts on AGOA and the opportunities for trade and investment it has created. ACT also serves as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information on significant developments in the US Congress and Administration that are likely to affect trade opportunities and investment in Africa. Additionally, ACT sponsors Africa-related seminars and conferences to inform its members and the African public and private sectors about the trade and investment opportunities created by AGOA.

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