MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

As a member, you will be joining a community of national, regional and international development finance institutions, NGOs, private foundations, industry associations, professional firms, microfinance institutions, banks, insurance companies, venture capital firms, private equity fund managers, and several other impact investors and financiers, regulators, policymakers and  engagement practitioners with whom you can share ideas and opportunities. 

Members are invited to take part in a variety of networking and professional development opportunities, receive pertinent research on emerging issues, be included in case studies, participate in committees and sub-committees, and have access to sample organisational policies and examples of good practice. Additionally we have many face-to-face opportunities for our members and a host of online opportunities you can join.

Why Become a Member?

When you become a member of the African SME Finance and Investment Network you join an expanding community of SME investors and companies working for the growth and sustainability of African SMEs. ASFIN is a learning organisation with inclusive, cooperative and participatory processes that are accessible and accountable to all members.

ASFIN’s work, both internally and as a collective of members, is grounded in our shared vision of SME-sector growth, environmental sustainability, human dignity, transparency and accountability, financial inclusion and participation for all. While we do not necessarily support or endorse all activities or positions of our many and diverse members, we encourage all members to work toward ethical and anti-oppressive practices, and to engage in dialogue and critical reflection with the Network on issues of collective concern and importance.

Membership Benefits

 By virtue of your membership in the African SME Finance and Investment Network, you will:

• Access a network of global, regional and national SME finance institutions and industry organisations and individuals to share knowledge, skills and create new collaboration opportunities
• Access ASFIN’s extensive communications network to promote your organisation, initiatives, projects, events, and employment opportunities
• Access coaching by ASFIN staff to enhance your public engagement endeavours
• Build capacity through public and customized training opportunities for members
• Increase your organisational capacity through access to policy development support and media exposure
• Participate in the governance of  the African SME Finance and Investment Network by serving on the Board of Directors, regional advisory boards, committees and sub-committees
• Help set ASFIN’s priorities and strategic directions, and put forward resolutions on matters of importance to SME Finance in Africa
• Provide input into the Network’s priorities and strategic directions, and build knowledge on sector issues
• Share your knowledge and gain valuable skills by sitting on an ASFIN Committee
• Access  ASFIN resources, including Green Finance partners, meeting rooms, a small but growing library and button maker
• Be represented at the national, regional and international level on SME finance and ASFIN priority issues
• Receive topical, timely and interesting information about national and regional SME finance and investment issues and trends
• Increase the strength and leverage of our collective efforts in working for SME-sector growth, financial sustainability and sustainable development, and environmental sustainability in Africa.

ASFIN is an all-inclusive organisation. Membership is now Open. Join Today.

By becoming a member of the ASFIN, we endorse the vision, goal and principles of the African SME Finance and Investment Network, and agree wherever possible to lend its expertise and experience to common initiatives and to the regional and global advocacy efforts. Furthermore, we agree to work toward the principles of the Network. By completing this form we agree to be identified publicly as a member of the Network. 

Kindly complete the Online Membership Form now to join the African SME Finance and Investment Network.