“To foster or support the economics, social, and cultural development of the African countries through action-research, support-consultancy and training of African officials to enable them assume responsibilities at various levels, in order to achieve self-development and improve their living conditions”.

“To be the reference centre for concerted, decent and sustainable economic, social and cultural development of the African continent, bringing together in every country all persons without distinction of race, nationality, religious origin, or belief and the Association shall accept no gifts, grants or contributions from any public or private institution which is subject to a condition contrary to its political and religious neutrality”.