The African Diaspora Economic Council
A sovereign institution building permanent economic bridges between North Carolina and the African continent. We exist to connect capital, talent, and enterprise across both shores.
The AfDEC Strategic
Framework (2026-2030)
A sovereign blueprint for transatlantic economic integration — driving prosperity between North Carolina and the African continent through structured, high-impact pillars.
We build the bridges that connect African and American enterprises to shared prosperity.
AfDEC brings together investors, businesses, and government partners to open new markets, create jobs, and move capital across the Atlantic. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, we work at the intersection of trade, investment, and diaspora-driven growth — turning relationships into lasting economic infrastructure.
A world where the African diaspora leads its own economic future — on both continents.
By 2030, AfDEC will be the leading platform connecting Africa and North America — deploying capital into high-growth sectors, empowering 10,000 enterprises with cross-border opportunity, and building policy pathways that create generational wealth for the diaspora.
What We Stand For
Sovereign Purpose
Every initiative exists to create tangible economic pathways between Africa and North Carolina.
Diaspora-First
The African diaspora is not a demographic — it is an economic force. We center their capital, talent, and vision.
Bilateral Integrity
All partnerships are structured for mutual benefit. We reject extractive models.
Institutional Excellence
We operate at the highest standard — in transparency, data, and accountability.
The Sovereign
Mandate.
Our leadership hierarchy is structured across three distinct pillars: The Sovereign Council (Fiduciary), the Executive Mandate (Operations), and the Board of Advisors (Strategy).
Join the Mandate
Whether you are an investor, an entrepreneur, or a policy leader — there is a seat at this table.