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ACSA Africa — African Commission for Standards & Accreditation
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Accreditation Programs

Independent accreditation that opens doors.

Corporate, institutional and sectoral accreditation pathways — each benchmarked against international standards and tailored for African realities.

Programs

Three accreditation pathways.

Corporate Accreditation

For private companies and enterprises seeking recognition of their governance and compliance frameworks.

Institutional Accreditation

For public bodies, NGOs and multilaterals demonstrating accountability and operational integrity.

Sectoral Accreditation

Sector-specific accreditation for banking, education, healthcare, labs and more.

Sectors Served

Across every critical sector.

Banking & Fintech

AML/CFT, governance, risk and operational resilience.

Public Sector & NGOs

Accountability, transparency and donor compliance.

Education & TVET

Quality assurance for institutions and programmes.

Healthcare & Labs

Patient safety, testing accuracy and clinical governance.

Industry & Manufacturing

Standards conformity and product certification.

Cooperatives & SMEs

Right-sized accreditation supporting growth.

The Process

Eight transparent stages.

From application through to continuous surveillance — every applicant follows the same rigorous, internationally benchmarked path.

  1. 1
    Application
  2. 2
    Document Review
  3. 3
    Gap Assessment
  4. 4
    Site Assessment
  5. 5
    Technical Review
  6. 6
    Decision Committee
  7. 7
    Accreditation Granted
  8. 8
    Continuous Surveillance
Eligibility

Who can apply for accreditation?

  • Legally registered organisation operating in Africa
  • Active governance structure and documented policies
  • Commitment to compliance, transparency and continuous improvement
  • Cooperation with ACSA assessors and information requests
  • Ability to maintain ongoing surveillance obligations
  • Adherence to ACSA's Code of Conduct
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