About the alliance
A missing voice. An African opportunity.
The African Biologicals Alliance is an African-led alliance for independent biological manufacturers. It began in South Africa and is building country networks with partners across Africa.
The case
Africa needs more credible inputs. Smaller manufacturers need a seat at the table.
The opportunity
Countries are working to reduce reliance on highly hazardous pesticides and to build resilient farming systems. Biological products are part of the answer.
The imbalance
International corporations already have established industry associations and the resources to take part in policy processes. Smaller, locally owned manufacturers often do not.
The alliance is not seeking exclusivity. Our ambition is to help create the conditions for a thriving African biologicals industry, ensuring that the value it generates benefits Africa: her land, her people and her economies.
What the alliance does
Three things, and what they look like.
Represent
Independent, locally owned and controlled African manufacturers, with one organised voice.
In practiceMembers share where their registrations stand to build grouped evidence about the sector.
Strengthen
Product quality, technical capability, governance and integrity.
In practicePre-submission checklists and plain-language guides that help applicants get it right first time.
Connect
Local sector voices with regulators and African markets.
In practiceOne organised point of dialogue, so common problems are heard once, consistently.
How the alliance works with regulators
A better-organised sector. A stronger regulatory system.
The alliance offers a structured, responsible channel for industry dialogue and practical assistance. Regulators retain full authority and should keep engaging every relevant stakeholder, including those outside the alliance.
The alliance does not approve products, replace regulators or speak for the entire biologicals sector. Safety, efficacy, compliance and market authorisation remain with the competent authorities.
More complete applications
Training and pre-submission checklists improve dossier quality and reduce avoidable queries.
One organised point of dialogue
A convened independent sector can communicate common problems and receive consistent guidance, without seeking privileged access.
Visibility into bottlenecks
With appropriate permissions, aggregated registration data can help reveal delays and unclear pathways.
Fit-for-purpose technical input
Comparative policy reviews and workshops support classification and proportionate data requirements.
Stronger market integrity
Voluntary quality standards, responsible claims and codes of conduct raise industry practice.
How it is organised
Locally led. Continentally connected.
No single model fits every country. The alliance works with a local focal contact and an independent implementing partner to build a credible, locally appropriate way of organising the sector. The regulator is never asked to run the alliance.
How a country joins: start small, then build together.
- 01
Confirm a focal contact
A named person and a simple, non-binding intention to explore.
- 02
Approve country information
Agree the wording, names and logos, then open the country page and sign-up.
- 03
Map, listen, choose a partner
Identify manufacturers, associations, labs and farmers, and find an independent organisation to coordinate.
- 04
Review, workshop, implement
Assess gaps and needs, and co-design workplans, training and support, led by the country.
Our values
How we work.
- African ownership, agency and independence
- Scientific integrity
- Environmental and human wellbeing
- Fairness, inclusion and mutual respect
- Collaboration without compromising independence
- Integrity, accountability and transparency
Talk to us.
For country enquiries, partnerships and press, write to info@africanbiologicalsalliance.org