African Centre for International Trade & Economic Development
We connect global investors, corporates and the African diaspora to sound, well-structured opportunity across the continent — and connect African enterprise to global capital in return.
Direct investment
Subsidiaries & local operations
Acquisitions
Diligence & transaction structure
VC & private equity
Fund deployment & partner sourcing
1.4bn
People across the African market
$3.4tn
Combined GDP under the AfCFTA
54
Countries in the single market
2010
Year AfriCITED was founded
Who we are
The African Centre for International Trade and Economic Development (AfriCITED) is a nonprofit organisation founded in 2010. We believe that mobilising capital and expertise is essential for the economic development of Africa.
Our integrated approach brings together partnerships, financial tools and market insights to unlock the potential of African markets and foster a new era of growth and collaboration between Africa and the United States.
This strategic focus reflects our commitment to catalysing economic development, enhancing trade relationships and supporting the sustainable growth of African economies, in alignment with the broader goals of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
What we do
Each pillar reinforces the others, creating an integrated pathway from opportunity to investment to sustained trade.
Connecting African enterprises with investors, diaspora capital and blended-finance instruments that match the scale of the opportunity.
Helping exporters and importers navigate AGOA, AfCFTA and US market access requirements to move goods and services across borders.
Producing sector research, policy analysis and market insights that give partners the confidence to commit capital and enter new markets.
Bringing together governments, chambers of commerce, financial institutions and entrepreneurs to build lasting Africa–US relationships.
Policy frameworks
Our work is anchored in the opportunities created by AGOA and the AfCFTA, so that partners can act with clarity on both sides of the Atlantic.
AGOA
The cornerstone of US trade policy toward sub-Saharan Africa, granting duty-free access to the US market for thousands of product lines. We help African producers qualify, comply and scale under AGOA.
AfCFTA
The world’s largest free trade area by membership, uniting 54 countries into a single market. We support businesses and US partners positioning for intra-African trade and continental value chains.
Our approach
Development that lasts is built on ecosystems, not one-off deals. Our model connects every stage so that momentum compounds.
We map sectors, corridors and enterprises where capital and market access can create outsized, sustainable impact.
We convene investors, diaspora networks and technical partners, matching them to vetted opportunities with the right financial tools.
We support compliance, market entry and buyer relationships so that deals translate into goods and services crossing borders.
We stay engaged through data, policy dialogue and partnerships that keep the ecosystem growing long after the first transaction.
Who we serve
Entrepreneurs, exporters and investors ready to build across the Atlantic.
News & insights
Our President took part in a panel on mobilising diaspora capital for African enterprise, sharing AfriCITED’s perspective on building investable pipelines between the US and the continent.
A look at how producers can prepare for evolving US trade preferences and where American buyers see the greatest sourcing opportunities.
Why a single continental market changes the calculus for market entry, manufacturing footprints and regional value chains.
Work with us
Whether you are deploying capital, growing an enterprise or shaping policy, AfriCITED can help you move from ambition to action.
Access vetted opportunities and co-design financial tools suited to African markets.
Get support on US market access, AGOA compliance and connections to buyers and capital.
Partner on trade promotion, policy dialogue and programmes that grow Africa–US commerce.
Get in touch
Tell us about your organisation and what you are hoping to achieve. We respond to every enquiry.
