Established in 1947, AACCSA is a voluntary, non-governmental, business membership organization with more than 17,000 member companies. The chamber serves as a credible voice of business and advocates for the creation of a conducive business environment. It also promotes trade and industry, disseminating business information, consulting government and members on economic development and business issues, establishing friendly relationship with similar chambers in other countries, and exchanging information as well as engaging in arbitration in times of disputes among businesses.
AACCSA is the oldest, largest and strongest Chamber in Ethiopia, representing a wide spectrum of businesses based in Addis Abeba which constitute more than 60% of all businesses operating in the country. Being a member of the World Chambers Federation, AACCSA also has a prominent place in the international network of chambers.
Vision Statement
“To be a world-class chamber, enabling the business community to be competitive locally and internationally and contribute to the attainment of the trade and investment goals of the country.”
Mission Statement
“To promote trade and investment by providing demand driven services to the best satisfaction of members, stakeholders and others and advocate for favorable business environment based on best practices.”
Values
AACCSA’s Core Values – are the heart of all that it does and are reflected in the day to day activities of AACCSA are promoted consistently by the Board and staff.
- Accountable, credible and transparent ;
- Business-friendly;
- Customer-focused;
- Innovative through creativity;
- Quality and improvement driven;
- Socially responsible;
- Team oriented;
Major Services
AACCSA is engaged in the following range of activities categorized under business Advocacy and business development services.
- Advocates for enabling business environment and facilitates public-private dialogue,
- Provides business information and advice,
- Settles business disputes and provides legal advice through its Arbitration Institute ;
- Organizes Local and international trade fairs, exhibitions and facilitates members’ participation,
- Builds capacity by providing different short-term training.
- Facilitates business match-making and networking with local and international companies,
- Promotes member companies and their products through its business directory and website,
- Establishes market linkages and provides capacity development with support from development partners
- Issues testimonials and authenticates business documents to boost the credibility of companies.
- Implement ISO-Management systems and assist companies to acquire internationally accredited ISO Certificates.
- Provide sector-specific support through :
- Manufacturing business information and advice
- Sector-specific Platforms
12. Specific support to micro and small businesses and women-led businesses
Membership Benefits
- Business information and advice
- Business matchmaking
- Market Access
- Networking Opportunities
- Sector-specific support
- Business Promotion
- Training
- Arbitration Service
- Accreditation
- Improved Management System
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
- Composed of the general membership,
- Is the supreme organ of AACCSA.
THE BOARD
- Elected by the General assembly for a two-year period,
- Sets policies, approves the program and budget of the Secretariat, forms sectoral committees, appoints the Secretary General
THE PRESIDENT
- Is elected by the General Assembly for a period of two years,
- Chairs board meetings and the annual General Assembly
THE SECRETARIAT
- Led by the Secretary General, with two Deputy Secretary Generals and one Support Service Director, the Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of AACCSA
- AACCSA consists of 3 institutes, 7 departments, and 5 service units
THE STAFF
- A team of highly trained & dedicated staff, consisting of 82 permanent and 12 temporary staff members, out of which 45 % are female. AACCSA Profile PDF
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