The CBDA is a premier organisation dedicated to fostering business growth and entrepreneurial excellence across the African continent. With a network spanning multiple countries, CBDA provides resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance to businesses at various stages of development. Our expertise in the African business landscape ensures that our programmes content are relevant, practical, and aligned with regional economic realities.
The Circle of Business Developers of Africa
Our Core Mission: To catalyze Africa's economic development by strengthening entrepreneurial skills and promoting trade across the continent.
Our Vision: To be a powerful network contributing significantly to the economic and social development of Africa.
Established: Officially launched in 2023.
Global Recognition: Registered with the UN's DESA and accredited to the UN's OSAA (Office of the Special Adviser on Africa).
Our key strategic initiatives embody this commitment:
African Entrepreneurship Accelerator (AEA): Our concrete response to empower youth, break down employment barriers, and stimulate cross-border innovation, thereby creating the economic champions of tomorrow.
IP-Innovation and Productivity Task Force: This team works to position Africa on the global innovation stage, particularly with a view to the G20 South Africa in 2025, ensuring the continent's voice resonates in discussions on AI and productivity.
CBDA Ocean Task Force: This initiative illustrates our commitment to a sustainable blue economy, which is essential for the connectivity and shared prosperity of our maritime nations.
Strategic Partnerships for Sustainability: Our alliance with the UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability (The Jena Declaration) strengthens the intellectual and ethical foundations of our pursuit of sustainable integration.
Empowering the Future: Focus on Women's Leadership
CBDA firmly believes that investing in female leadership is essential for sustainable growth and equality
The Women's Inner Circle: Launched in April 2025, this exclusive circle brings together influential women from Africa and beyond to empower them and actively integrate them into the continent's economic and social development.
The Transformative Initiative Award: Established in February 2025, this prestigious award celebrates exceptional women making a profound positive impact in their communities.
Strategic Global Alliances: We have secured key partnerships, including an MOU with the US-based Grace Ladies Global Academy (GLGA) to boost African entrepreneurs' visibility and provide access to global recognition through the She is Global Awards. A landmark agreement with IPSP-WOS Brazzaville will facilitate women's empowerment training in Congo.
Impact in Action: Key Activities (2023-2025)
Building Capacity & Expertise
Made In Cameroon Program: We organized a comprehensive 2023 program featuring a webinar series and physical workshops focused on product development, co-opetition, and strategies for internationalization.
Skill Enhancement: Hosted capacity-building workshops on developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem (network marketing) and high-level webinars on strategic issues like sustainable ocean management and navigating changes in development aid.
Global Mobilization & Influence
Entrepreneurial Forums: Co-organized a major support forum for entrepreneurs at the CCI Côte d'Ivoire (Nov. 2024), focusing on financing, mentorship, and professional training.
International Presence: We actively mobilized African economic actors to participate in key global trade shows, including Bharat Tex 2024 and the Salon International des Acteurs Économiques (SIAE) in Madagascar (June 2024).
Industry Leadership: Appointed as the Ambassador for Cameroon for the Digital Franchise Exhibition (Oct. 2024).