Identify.
Mobilize.
Connect.
African intelligence and skills, around unifying cultural and socio-economic projects.
Who we are
The network is
our driving force.
ADN brings together African talent, the diaspora and friends of Africa around unifying cultural and socio-economic projects.
- Community-based
- Non-partisan
- Not-for-profit
01Origins
Connecting the homeland, the diaspora and friends of Africa.
Africa Development Network is an international professional network: community-based, non-partisan and not-for-profit. It works for the socio-economic development of Africa and its diaspora by mobilizing resources and skills around innovative projects.
The project was conceived and led by André Gallo Azambou in Ottawa. Convinced that Africans can and must pool their skills and resources for the continent, he first launched ADN’s digital platform, then was joined by other friends of Africa, from the continent and the diaspora alike.
A WhatsApp platform, the website and social media connect African professionals of the diaspora with those on the continent, to look together for answers to what holds its development back: illiteracy, access to water, unemployment, endemic disease, infrastructure. The aim is to leave no one out in building an integrated and prosperous Africa.
ADN’s certificate of compliance was issued on August 8, 2019 under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, under number 1156063-8. Its head office is in Ottawa: P.O. Box 45511 Chapman Mills, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 0P9.
Identify.
A global voice
for the diaspora.
To become one of the leading socio-professional organizations representing the African diaspora worldwide.
02Our values
How we work matters as much as the result.
- 01
Competence
At the heart of what members and directors do: they carry out their duties professionally and put their knowledge, skills and experience to work for the results the organization aims for.
- 02
Impartiality
Neutrality and objectivity, free of partisanship: decisions follow the established rules and treat fairly everyone ADN works with.
- 03
Integrity
Honesty and fairness in conduct guide the management of the organization’s affairs at all times.
- 04
Loyalty
Duties are carried out in line with the directions and decisions of the governing bodies: wherever they are, members and directors represent the organization.
- 05
Respect
Consideration, courtesy, discretion and attentive listening towards everyone, with diligence and free of any form of discrimination.
03Our foundations
One purpose,
three commitments.
ADN’s purpose is to promote the socio-economic development of Africa and the professional growth of its diaspora, by identifying, mobilizing and connecting African intelligence and skills around unifying, innovative projects. Specifically:
- 01
Organize and mobilize the African diaspora around shared themes and projects for Africa’s development.
- 02
Promote and enhance the image of Africa among friends of the continent around the world.
- 03
Act as a credible link between the African diaspora, civil society, business, governments, the media, the diplomatic corps, investors and international organizations committed to Africa’s emergence.
04Governance
Distinct responsibilities.
A shared vision.
Founders, directors and advisors support the organization in its mission.
ANDRE GALLO AZAMBOU
Founder of ADN and Chair of the Board of Directors
Franklin EPAPE
Co-founder and director responsible for coordinating ADN country offices
Isidore R. DOUALE
Co-founder and director responsible for finance
Council & responsibilities
Different expertise.
One direction.
04Serges DEMEFACK
Co-founder and director responsible for partnerships and cooperation
05Dr Salomon FOTSING
Co-founder and director responsible for project management
06Ginette Porhel
Special advisor leading the commission that maps African professionals in the diaspora
07Pauline Fokam
Special advisor leading the fundraising committee
08Valerie Assoi
Special advisor leading the Partnerships and Cooperation Commission
09Patrick N. DEMANOU
Co-founder and director responsible for relations with Africa
05The founding team
The people who gave ADN
its legal existence.
This team worked tirelessly to create the organization. Some thirty other Africans joined these pioneers to form the group of founding members, and ADN invites talented Africans, Afro-descendants and friends of Africa to join the journey.
- Franklin Njoh EpapeCanada
- Isidore R. Douale FetgoCanada
- Blaise Pascal TanguyFrance
- Patrick N. Demanou KanaCameroon
- Serges Demefack DouanlaUnited States
- Pr Siméon Pierre ChoukemCameroon
- Guy Mouafo NoussiFrance
- Gervais Djimeli LekpaCameroon
- Dr Salomon FotsingCanada
- Dr Jackson Guimezap TsopmoCanada
- Simon Roger GuetsaUnited States
- Henri Edouard TonnangKenya
- Amadou DiawaraMali
- Valerie AssoiCanada · Côte d’Ivoire
- Nicole NdoubayoChad
- Cyrille TchindaGabon
- Dr Dalvarice NgoudjouCameroon
06Country focal points
A relay
in every country.
- Blaise Pascal TanguyFocal point · France
- Guy Mouafo NoussiFocal point · France
- Mamadou DiawaraFocal point · Mali
- Cyrille TchindaFocal point · Gabon
- Pr Siméon ChoukemFocal point · Cameroon
- Gervais DjimeliFocal point · Cameroon
- Dr Dalvarice NgoudjouFocal point · Cameroon
- Valerie AssoiFocal point · Côte d’Ivoire
- Henri TonnangFocal point · Kenya
- Nicole NdoubayoFocal point · Chad
- Simon Roger GuetsaFocal point · United States
- Dr Jackson GuimezapFocal point · Canada