Objective
To support responsible local manufacturing and value addition that creates jobs, strengthens supply chains and keeps more value in African economies.
Practical interventions
- Local manufacturing development
- Agro-processing facilities
- Value-addition programmes
- Industrial skills training
- Responsible industrial park development
- Job creation
- Local supplier capacity
- Equipment and technology access
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Small-scale production facilities
- Export-readiness infrastructure
- Waste minimisation
- Industrial workforce development
- Responsible natural-resource value chains
Challenges addressed
- Export of raw commodities with little local processing
- Limited industrial skills and equipment
- High costs and unreliable power for manufacturers
- Weak local supplier networks
- Environmental and safety risks in industry and extractives
Implementation and sustainable operation
Implementation approach
Industrial projects are assessed for economic viability and for environmental, social, health and safety impacts. Where natural resources are involved, AMAF applies recognised safeguards, community consultation and benefit-sharing.
Sustainable operation
Facilities are structured as commercial enterprises or cooperatives with professional management. Safeguards and grievance mechanisms protect workers and communities.
Who is involved and how we will measure it
Potential beneficiaries
Local manufacturers and processorsIndustrial workersPrimary producersSupplier SMEsHost communities
Relevant technologies
Efficient processing equipmentSolar and hybrid industrial powerQuality and certification systemsCleaner production technologiesShared facility models
Potential partnerships
Industry and trade ministriesIndustrial development agenciesManufacturers and processorsStandards bureausDevelopment-finance institutionsEnvironmental regulators
Outcome indicators
- Processing or production capacity created
- Jobs created
- Local suppliers engaged
- Share of output meeting quality standards
- Environmental compliance
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 12 Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
This pillar describes AMAF's programme scope and development ambition. It does not state that every activity listed is currently operating. Verified projects are listed in the Projects Directory.
