Application form: Membership of the African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN)

AMDIN strengthens the collective voice of African management development institutes, strengthens collaboration and develops public sector capacity to respond to Africa's needs. Since 2005, AMDIN has worked with the African Union, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), and the Conference of African Ministers of Public and Civil Service.

Membership is open to all public and private management development institutes and universities as well as research institutions operating in the fields of governance, public administration and management in Africa. Membership is institutional. All applicants must complete this form and a questionnaire about your organisation. Applications are ratified by the AMDIN Council. Payment of an annual membership fee of US$3000 maintains your organisation’s membership status in good standing.

• Access to a peer-based management development network active across all of Africa
• AMDIN knowledge services, including website and newsletters
• Free publicity for your courses and events on AMDIN and UNPAN web pages
• Proceedings of AMDIN conferences and workshops
• Participation in AMDIN activities at discounted rates or subsidised
• Communities of practice
• Study trips, placements and staff exchange
• Opportunities to collaborate with other African MDIs and share resources and expertise
• Research to strengthen African-specific understanding of public sector transformation
• Advocacy for improvement in policy and operational environment of MDIs
• Development of high-quality curricula on topics informed by African experience
• Facilitation of discounts to members based on collective buying power
• Sharpening the skills of trainers, researchers, consultants and administrators
• Platforms and events where MDIs can deliberate on issues of mutual interest, including biennial conference and annual Heads of Institutions fora