Membership in the Association of African Development Learning Centres (AADLC) is open to institutions committed to strengthening development learning and promoting innovative training solutions across Africa. Members benefit from a continental platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, digital learning support, and participation in regional initiatives.
Membership Categories
🔹 Founder Members
These are institutions whose leaders established AADLC. They hold full membership rights, including voting and leadership eligibility.
🔹 Ordinary Members
These are Development Learning Centres and similar institutions from African countries that join the Association. Ordinary Members also hold full participation and voting rights.
Member Institutions
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Kenya
- Mali
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Membership Qualification
Institutions seeking to join AADLC must meet the following criteria:
- Have at least five years of experience in development learning or related fields
- Demonstrate commitment to the objectives of AADLC
- Be willing to participate in regional collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Have the capacity to operate in English, French, or Swahili
- Be able to function in multicultural and cross-border settings
Member Rights
All members are entitled to:
- Participate in AADLC meetings, programmes, and activities
- Access information, resources, and services offered by the Association
- Vote and contest for leadership roles according to the constitution
- Benefit from collaborative projects, training initiatives, and knowledge exchanges
- Request information on Association activities
Member Obligations
Members are expected to:
- Uphold the principles and constitution of AADLC
- Participate actively in the Association’s programmes
- Respect the views of other members and contribute to shared learning
- Meet financial obligations as determined by the Association
- Support the Association’s reputation and values through ethical conduct
Member Termination
Membership may end due to:
- Voluntary resignation with written notice
- Failure to fulfill obligations or contribute as required
- Misconduct that undermines the Association
- Dissolution of the member institution
- Conviction of serious criminal offences, as outlined in the constitution
Member Benefits
Membership provides institutions with:
- Access to a continental platform for collaboration
- Opportunities to influence Africa’s development learning agenda
- Support in strengthening ICT and digital learning capabilities
- Participation in regional workshops, dialogues, and exchanges
- Visibility through AADLC’s network and partnerships
- Shared tools, standards, and best practices