Who We Are
about us
Empowering Sustainable Beekeeping Across Africa
Welcome to Africa Apiculture Consortium
Africa Apiculture Consortium (AAC) is a non-profit apex umbrella body dedicated to enhancing the Apiculture Value Chain in Africa. Our consortium includes diverse stakeholders in the private sector, academia, research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, associations, cooperatives, and community groups.
AAC headquartered in Nairobi
Our organisation is headquartered in Nairobi, with liaison representatives from Southern Africa, Central, West Africa and Eastern Africa.
Our broad aim is to develop an African network that promotes and establish a robust Honey Value Chain in Africa by bringing together Honey value chain stakeholders on the continent for managing improved Honey food safety systems and quality; linkages along the sector value chain, national, regional and global markets;.
What we do
Our Services
Apiculture Value Chain
Sustainable development across the honey value chain
Agroforestry
We plant bee-friendly forage and flowering shrubs
Honey Production
Sustainable production of honey
Bee Health
Protection of honey bee
Community Empowerment
Capacity Building
Consultancies
Sustainable and Organic-Certified Practices
Vision
Safeguarding sustainable production, processing and distribution of Honey & its derivative products.
Mission
Our mission is to promote responsible industry practices to ensure the honey consumed every day is trustworthy and pure.
Goal
Our goal goes beyond honey production; We aim to safeguard and sustain honeybees, for the livelihood of bee-kind, bee farmer and honey consumers.
Philosophy
Our philosophy centers on safeguarding and sustaining the environment to secure the livelihoods of bees, farmers, and honey consumers.
Our solutions
Our Values
Our journey towards success is guided by the following values:
Professionalism
Adhering to the highest standards in all our activities.
Responsibility
Commitment to ethical practices and environmental stewardship.
Commitment
Dedicated to achieving our mission and vision.
Flexibility
Adapting to the changing needs of the apiculture sector.
Innovation
Embracing new ideas and technologies.
Honesty
Ensuring transparency and integrity in all operations.
Teamwork
Collaborating with all stakeholders for collective success.
Focus on Results
Striving for tangible and sustainable outcomes.
Confidence
Believing in our ability to make a positive impact.
Enterprising Spirit
Encouraging entrepreneurship.
Sustainability
Ensuring that our practices support long-term environmental health.
Inclusivity
Promoting diversity and ensuring that all voices in the apiculture community are heard and valued.