National Country Programme Partners

National Country Programme Partners (NCPPs)

The African CEO Council (ACCE) National Country Programme Partnership (NCPP) is a strategic institutional collaboration initiative designed to establish a network of qualified organisations across African countries to support the Council's programmes, membership development, business engagement and continental expansion.

Through this initiative, the Council seeks to collaborate with reputable consulting firms, business development organisations, chambers of commerce, investment advisory firms, professional institutions and other qualified organisations with demonstrated experience, institutional credibility and established business networks.

NCPPs serve as independent national programme and business development partners, supporting the Council's mission of connecting African CEOs and businesses with capital, knowledge, markets, partnerships and influence.

Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

Subject to their respective Partnership Agreements, appointed NCPPs may be responsible for:

1. Membership Development: Identify, introduce and facilitate engagement with eligible CEOs, board chairs, companies and institutions for ACCE membership.
2. Programme Coordination: Support the planning, promotion and implementation of approved CEO Roundtables, conferences, executive seminars, training programmes and networking activities.
3. Partnership Development: Identify and facilitate strategic relationships with corporations, chambers of commerce, government agencies, development institutions and professional associations.
4. Sponsorship and Business Development: Identify potential sponsors, advertisers, institutional supporters and commercial opportunities for approved ACCE programmes and publications.
5. Investment and Trade Promotion: Facilitate business connections, investment opportunities, cross-border partnerships and market access initiatives.
6. Research and Market Intelligence: Provide relevant national business information, market insights and support for ACCE research, surveys and publications.
7. Reporting and Accountability: Submit periodic activity reports, maintain professional standards and meet agreed performance targets and deliverables.

Expectations and Performance Standards

All appointed NCPPs are expected to demonstrate institutional integrity, professionalism, transparency, operational capacity and commitment to the Council's mission and strategic priorities.

Partners must comply with ACCE's applicable policies, governance requirements, reporting procedures, brand guidelines, confidentiality obligations and agreed performance standards. They must maintain appropriate organisational capacity and cooperate with the Council's Secretariat in implementing approved activities.

Limitations, Restrictions and Exemptions

Unless expressly authorised in writing by the African CEO Council, NCPPs shall not:

• Claim to be an ACCE national office, subsidiary, branch, official representative or governing authority.
• Enter into contracts, agreements, financial commitments or legal obligations on behalf of ACCE.
• Collect membership fees, sponsorship payments or other funds in ACCE's name.
• Approve memberships, appoint officials, establish national chapters or make institutional policy decisions.
• Issue official statements, endorsements, certifications or commitments on behalf of ACCE.
• Use ACCE's name, logo, trademarks or institutional identity outside expressly approved activities.
• Organise events, solicit sponsorships or engage third parties in ACCE's name without prior written approval.
• Delegate, transfer or assign their partnership status or responsibilities without written consent.

NCPPs are independent partner organisations, not employees, directors, agents or legal representatives of the African CEO Council. They are not automatically entitled to salaries, employment benefits, governance positions, exclusive territorial rights or reimbursement of expenses. Any compensation, commissions, commercial entitlements or approved expenses shall be governed exclusively by the applicable Partnership Agreement.

Partnership Appointment and Legal Status

Submission of an Expression of Interest, acknowledgement of an application, shortlisting, selection for further assessment or participation in discussions does not establish a partnership relationship with the African CEO Council.

No National Country Programme Partnership exists until a formal National Country Programme Partnership Agreement has been duly executed by the African CEO Council and the applicant organisation.

Until such an agreement is signed, applicants and prospective partners have no authority to represent, act for, speak on behalf of, solicit funds in the name of, or otherwise create obligations for the African CEO Council. Any unauthorised representation is strictly prohibited.

All NCPP appointments, activities, rights, obligations, commercial arrangements, renewals and terminations are subject to the terms and conditions of their respective executed Agreements and applicable ACCE policies.

The African CEO Council reserves the right to approve or decline applications, determine partnership scope, impose conditions, review performance and suspend or terminate partnerships in accordance with the applicable Agreement and law.

Expression of Interest

The African CEO Council welcomes Expressions of Interest from qualified and reputable organisations seeking to support its programmes and strategic initiatives in their respective countries.

Interested organisations may contact the Council through its official website for information on eligibility, application procedures and partnership requirements.

Application and Selection Process

Interested organisations are invited to complete the Preliminary Partnership Application Form and submit their corporate or institutional profile.

Applications will undergo preliminary screening, institutional due diligence and, where appropriate, interviews and discussions with the ACCE Secretariat. Successful applicants may be invited to negotiate and execute a formal National Country Programme Partnership Agreement.

Important Notice: Submission or acknowledgement of an application, shortlisting or participation in partnership discussions does not constitute appointment or authorisation to represent ACCE. No partnership relationship exists until a formal Agreement has been duly executed by both parties. All partnerships are subject to applicable agreements, terms, conditions and institutional approvals.

Click here to complete the Online Partnership Request Form