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African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) is a pan-African professional organisation dedicated to the development of supply chain standards, education, and collaboration between national supply chain bodies in Africa.[1]
History and origins
[edit]ASCON was formally established on 22 August 2025 in Accra, Ghana.[2] The confederation was officially launched in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2025 to align professional standards across African bodies and support a cohesive supply chain network. Its development was driven to increase professional mobility, improve the recognition of qualifications, and facilitate cross-border partnerships.[3] ASCON's core objective is to support Africa's integration into global value chains and the opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).[4]
Objectives and activities
[edit]The confederation primarily establishes ethical codes, accredits frameworks, benchmarks supply chain practices, strengthens member bodies' institutions, promotes small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) within the supply chain ecosystem, and collaborates with academia and industry.[1] ASCON also promotes policy advocacy to regulate development and supply chain governance in African markets.[2]
Governance and membership
[edit]Official member bodies
[edit]Among ASCON's members[5] are organisations such as:
- The Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency
- The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply
- The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- The Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda
- The Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply
- The Zimbabwe Institute of Procurement and Supply
- The Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supplies
- The African Centre for Supply Chain in Nigeria
- The Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board in Tanzania
- The Institute of Procurement Professionals in Rwanda
Executive leadership
[edit]The executive leadership of ASCON[6][2] consists of:
- President, Ronald Mlalazi (FCIPS, FCILT)
- Secretary General, John Karani (MBS, MCIPS, MKISM, CMCILT)
- Advisory Board Chairperson, Dr. Simon Annan (FCIPS, FGIPS, FIPMP, MCILT, MBA)
Regional and non-executive leadership
[edit]The regional and non-executive leadership[6] consists of:
- Vice President – East Africa, Dr. Levi Kabagambe Bategeka (PhD)
- Vice President – Southern Africa, Dr. Michael Musanzikwa (MBA)
- Non-Executive Director, Daniel Kabamba (FZIPS, MCIPS)
- Goodwill Ambassador, Prof. Douglas Boateng (MSc, EngD, FCILT, FSOE, FIPLantE, FCMI, FIC, FInst.D, FGHIE, FIOM, FCIPS, FIoD, CEng, CDir)
Conferences and awards
[edit]ASCON hosts conferences and events for supply chain experts, legislators, and business representatives. In collaboration with the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply (ZIPS)[7], the first ASCON conference of 2026, titled "Africa Rising: Converting Strength into Global Supply Chain Impact", will be held in Livingstone, Zambia, from September 23 to 25.[8][9]
The confederation also oversees the ASCON Awards, which recognise professionals and organisations in the supply chain sector. Criteria for award categories include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implementation, measurable impact, and strategic vision.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "ASCON Launches to Unify and Elevate African Supply Chain Standards and Networks". Smart Procurement.
- 1 2 3 "New era for African supply chains as Ascon sets unified standards". Business Ghana.
- ↑ "ASCON launch to boost Africa supply chain". African Review.
- ↑ "Africa moves to standardise supply chain profession as ASCON makes official debut". 256 Business News.
- ↑ "ASCON Member Bodies". ASCON Home Page.
- 1 2 "ASCON Executive Leadership". ASCON About Us.
- ↑ "Zambia to Host Three Major African Conferences in 2026". Efficacy News.
- ↑ "Africa Rises as Three Continental Conferences Unite in Zamabia". Press Reader.
- ↑ "Africa Rises as Three Continental Conferences Unite in Zambia". The Tanzania Times.
- ↑ "Nominations Open Africa's Premiere Marketing Tech and Supply Chain Awards". Business Ghana.
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