Join the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM)
Join the Africa Academy of Management
AFAM invites academics, practitioners, and students interested in management in Africa. Membership builds collaborative relationships among African scholars and the Diaspora engaged in research on management and organizations in Africa. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of AFAM and seeing you at one of our upcoming events.
How to join
Check you qualify
Be an academic, practitioner, or student with an interest in management and organization studies in Africa.
Apply online
Complete the AFAM membership online application form.
Pay the membership fee
Pay the applicable membership fee (student, regular, or other categories as specified).
Membership rates
AFAM membership runs on a biennial basis, a two-year membership cycle.
Africa
Academic (Africa)
US$ 80for 2 years
Researchers and/or teachers in a college, university or research institution in Africa, including those with Emeritus status.
ApplyAfrica
Practitioner (Africa)
US$ 80for 2 years
Non-academic management consultants or practitioners located in Africa.
ApplyDiaspora
Academic (Diaspora)
US$ 100for 2 years
Researchers and/or teachers in a college, university or research institution outside Africa, including those with Emeritus status.
ApplyDiaspora
Practitioner (Diaspora)
US$ 100for 2 years
Non-academic management consultants or practitioners located outside of Africa.
ApplyStudent
Student
US$ 50for 2 years
Full-time graduate students with an interest in the field of management. Proof of student status is required. Part-time students pay the academic or practitioner rate as appropriate.
ApplySpecial institutional rate
Africa Universities Institutional Membership: 60 USD per person (2 years) when 6 or more staff join together.
| Membership type | Fee | Duration | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic (Diaspora) | US$ 100 | 2 years | Researchers and/or teachers in a college, university or research institution outside Africa, including those with Emeritus status. |
| Practitioner (Diaspora) | US$ 100 | 2 years | Non-academic management consultants or practitioners located outside of Africa. |
| Academic (Africa) | US$ 80 | 2 years | Researchers and/or teachers in a college, university or research institution in Africa, including those with Emeritus status. |
| Practitioner (Africa) | US$ 80 | 2 years | Non-academic management consultants or practitioners located in Africa. |
| Student | US$ 50 | 2 years | Full-time graduate students with an interest in the field of management. Proof of student status is required. Part-time students pay the academic or practitioner rate as appropriate. |
Membership Benefits & Services
AFAM membership operates on a biennial basis, meaning each membership covers a two-year period. Membership dues support AFAM’s mission to advance African management scholarship and research, including faculty development and scholarly capacity-building initiatives. The dues also contribute to AFAM’s annual activities, such as conferences, workshops, and social events, including AFAM-hosted socials held alongside the Academy of Management (AOM) annual conferences.
Publications
Members receive four free issues of the AJOM journal annually, available in print or online. Members have an opportunity to contribute papers or chapters in edited volumes, special issues and other outlets that will be championed by AFAM.
Reduced Events Rates
Members receive reduced rates to AFAM’s biennial conference.
Large Network
Members become part of a large network of academics and practitioners that facilitates research and practice on management research on Africa.
Interest Groups
Members can belong to two AFAM interest groups.
Member Directory
Members are able to use AFAM’s ‘members only’ diverse online services and membership directory on our web page.
Expert Database
Members have an opportunity to be included in an electronic and searchable database of experts on our web page.
Learning Resources
Members have access to past conferences, webinars and workshops academic materials.
Community Hub
Members are able to conduct and engage in discussion forums and live chats. Members can post job vacancies, publications, research and conference announcements, scholarship opportunities, and any relevant information for our members.
Award Eligibility
Members are eligible to receive awards for their papers or for their contribution to academia at AFAM conferences, workshops, or other organised events.
Mentorship
Members have an opportunity to have a mentor to help strategise with career and publishing.
Speaker Opportunities
Members are entitled to participate as speakers in all AFAM organised workshops and conferences.
Voting Rights
Members are eligible to vote or stand for a post in all AFAM-related elections.
Questions about membership?
Our Membership Coordinator is happy to help with categories, fees and your application.
Ready to join AFAM?
The Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is a premier association for academics focused on management in Africa, fostering collaboration among scholars in Africa and the Diaspora.
Quick links
Members
© Copyright 2026 by Africa Academy of Management. All rights reserved.