Connecting African Expertise
with Irish Education & Business
10+ Years I National University Partnerships I 500+ Lectures
50,000 Students
Promoting Responsible Business, Trade
& Innovation with Africa
Our Education Partners
Our Mission
Proudly Made in Africa (PMIA) is an Irish-based Global Citizenship Education and Trade Justice organisation dedicated to promoting responsible business with and in Africa.
We work to change the narrative on Africa from aid and charity toward innovation, entrepreneurship, responsible trade and shared value creation.
Through lectures, conferences, research collaborations and long-term partnerships with universities and institutions in Ireland and across Africa, PMIA brings African scholars, entrepreneurs and perspectives into Irish universities and business leadership circles.
Our mission is to support a new generation of globally minded leaders who engage with Africa in a fair, informed and sustainable way.
For far too long Africa’s story has been told by outsiders with a focus on poverty and charity.
PMIA is a global citizenship education and trade justice organisation dedicated to promoting responsible business with and in Africa and bringing African voices and perspectives into Irish universities and business leadership circles to change the narrative from aid to trade, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Climate Change, Business & Africa
Africa is at the centre of some of the world’s most important conversations on climate change, sustainable development, biodiversity and economic transformation.
As economies and populations grow across the continent, there is an opportunity to support models of development that create prosperity while protecting ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity.
PMIA believes responsible business, sustainable trade and inclusive innovation can play a positive role in supporting both people and planet. Through education, dialogue and partnership-building, we encourage approaches to business and economic development that promote environmental sustainability, ethical supply chains and long-term shared value creation.
We also believe African entrepreneurs, researchers and communities must play a central role in shaping global sustainability solutions and climate leadership for the future.
Value Chains in Africa
Many of the global value chains behind everyday products such as coffee, tea, cocoa and agriculture continue to leave limited economic value within African countries and communities.
PMIA believes more equitable and sustainable business models can help ensure African producers, entrepreneurs and businesses capture greater value from their talent, resources and innovation.
Through our educational programmes, partnerships and events, PMIA highlights examples of African entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations that are helping reshape industries through responsible business practices, local value addition, ethical trade and shared value creation.
We believe business can be a powerful force for sustainable development when economic growth is linked with fairness, inclusion and long-term community impact.
Gender Equality in Africa
PMIA believes gender equality and the full participation of women in economic, educational and business leadership are essential to sustainable and inclusive development.
Across Africa, women entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders are driving innovation, enterprise and social change, often while continuing to face barriers relating to access to finance, markets, education and leadership opportunities.
Through our educational programmes and partnerships, PMIA supports dialogue and learning around gender equality, responsible business and inclusive economic development. We advocate for greater access to opportunity, visibility and support for women-led enterprise and leadership across Africa.
We believe societies and economies are stronger when opportunity, participation and prosperity are shared more equally.
Innovation & the Future of Africa
Across Africa, innovation and entrepreneurship are helping reshape industries, expand access to services and create new opportunities for sustainable development.
From digital finance and technology to renewable energy, agriculture and creative industries, African entrepreneurs and innovators are developing solutions that respond to local challenges while contributing to global progress.
PMIA believes innovation, responsible business and inclusive economic growth can play an important role in supporting a more sustainable and equitable future for communities across the continent.
