Participation Agreement

This Participation Agreement (“Agreement”) outlines the terms and conditions governing the participation of individuals and organizations (“Participants”) in any program offered by the 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Consortium, promoted by PABL Solutions LTD and its partners

By submitting your application or accepting an invitation to participate, you agree to be bound by the terms outlined below.

1. Program Scope

This Agreement applies to all core training and support programs offered under the Consortium, including:

a.) Consortium Partnership Subscription 

This covers:

  • A Certificate of Centre Recognition, enabling you to launch 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub and deliver all our Programs and Accelerator Labs in your Country/Region
  • Access to all our Train-the-Trainer programs across all training, advisory, mentoring services and technical partners for funding, export Launchpad linkages.
  • Technical support that includes tools, templates, slides and hands-on training on how to apply them effectively within your programs for measurable impacts.

Note: Additional technical support beyond the initial scope will be available on-demand and subject to negotiation and agreement through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) depending on whether you are launching your Incubator/Accelerator in our brand name (1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub) or in your own brand.

b.) Trade Information Service, Policy Advisory, and Compliance Support This service covers key pillars of the AfCFTA, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), Digital Trade, Competition Policy, and Rules and Procedures for the Settlement of Disputes. This support spans a wide scope of 89 product tariff classifications, with strategic focus on the following priority sectors:

Agriculture and Agro-processing

Transport and Logistics

Automotive Industry

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

Digital Trade 

Other Business-Related Services

Specifically, this service addresses critical cross-border trade issues such as:

Tariff Concessions

Rules of Origin

Customs 

Trade Facilitation

Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBTs)

Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures

Transit Procedures and Trade Remedies

c.) SCALE Training Program

The SCALE Training program is a specialized accelerator primarily designed to strengthen the effectiveness of Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) and Business Development Service (BDS) providers. It equips participants with the skill set, tools and frameworks required to deliver scalable, high-impact enterprise development solutions.

Through this initiative, participants are trained to apply globally competitive business development models that enable them to deliver tailored and evidence-based support to MSMEs with measurable outcomes—including increased revenue, job creation, and enterprise sustainability. 

Successful participants will be given priority to become Project Partners in our Consortium.

d.) AfCFTA Proficiency & Intra-African Trade Advisory Program

This professional training program equips seasoned professionals, high potential consultants and ecosystem actors, with a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the AfCFTA, including its policy framework, institutional governance structure, operational instruments, market landscape, and implementation strategies including 50 priority areas where the opportunity can be monetized.

e.) Enterprise Scale and Investment Readiness Accelerator 

Delivered using an international standard and a globally recognized SCALE framework, this program prepares MSMEs for catalytic funding, while building a culture of continuous process improvement through reflection, innovation and adaptation for better outcomes—increased revenue, job creation, enterprise sustainability, and systems strengthening.

f.) Enterprise Scale and Export Readiness Accelerator 

Delivered using an international standard and a globally recognized SCALE framework, this program prepares MSMEs for export, while building a culture of continuous process improvement through reflection, innovation and adaptation for better outcomes—increased revenue, job creation, enterprise sustainability, and systems strengthening.

g.) Market Development Program (Modular)

This market development program covers 75 international trade SCALE considerations and dimensions across 89 products value chain and key priority service sectors for growth optimization and market expansion. The modules include the following:

  1. Market Research and Readiness—6 Modules
  2. Cost and Pricing Analysis—4 Modules
  3. Risk Management—10 Modules
  4. Procurement and Sourcing—5 Modules
  5. Logistics and Supply Chain—8 Modules
  6. Trade Regulations and Documentation—4 Modules
  7. Market Entry Strategy—3 Modules
  8. Managing International Business Operations—5 Modules
  9. Legal and Ethical Considerations—5 Modules
  10. Cross-Cultural Business Relations—2 Modules
  11. International Marketing Strategies—8 Modules
  12. Sales and Distribution—3 Modules
  13. E-Commerce and Digital Marketing—3 Modules
  14. Financial and Payment Considerations—4 Modules
  15. Product and Service Development—5 Modules
  16. Etc
h.) Trade and Investment Promotion (TIP) Fellowship

Trade has long been one of the most powerful forces shaping the trajectory of civilizations, economies, and regions. While all countries are endowed with resources, differences in economic outcomes often stem from the diversity of those resources, the level of value addition, and the capacity to engage in international trade.

According to UNCTAD, implementing proactive trade and investment promotion measures is essential for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda. Yet, developing countries—particularly in Africa—face a widening SDG investment gap estimated at $4 trillion annually.

In response, the Trade and Investment Promotion (TIP) Fellowship is designed as one of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under SDG 8 and Agenda 2063 to unlock trade opportunities and investment potential across the continent. The Fellowship focuses on 89 priority product categories (tariff headers) aligned with AfCFTA and regional value chains. key high-growth service sectors, and practical tools and facilitation strategies to connect MSMEs with impact investors, digital market platforms, trade support institutions and export Launchpad.

i.) Consultancy Services

As part of our comprehensive enterprise support offering, the 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Consortium provides tailored consultancy services to organizations and institutions operating across Africa’s trade, market development, and enterprise sustainability landscape.

Our services are grounded in evidence-based methodologies, policy intelligence, and market insights—designed to support your mission and drive measurable outcomes.

We work collaboratively with you to clarify your needs, co-create solutions, and align strategy with impact.

Once you’re ready to engage, we’ll provide a customized proposal or quote tailored to your goals and scope of work.

2. Participant Responsibilities
  • Provide accurate, complete, and verifiable information in application forms and during the program.
  • Attend all required sessions (online or in-person) and participate actively in assignments, mentoring, or group activities.
  • Abide by all timelines, code of conduct policies, and intellectual property restrictions.
  • Notify program administrators in case of withdrawal, emergencies, or any challenges affecting participation.
3. Confidentiality & Use of Materials
  • Participants agree to use all training materials, templates, and proprietary content solely for educational or internal business use.
  • Sharing Consortium-owned materials with third parties without written permission is prohibited.
4. Certification & Recognition
  • Participants will only receive a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Centre Recognition (CCR) if they meet all participation requirements, assessments, and program deliverables.
  • Project Partner status may be granted to eligible participants or institutions based on performance, commitment, and strategic fit, subject to a separate MoU.
5. Media & Publicity Consent

By participating in Consortium programs, you grant permission to use your name, photo, business profile, and testimonials in Consortium media, success stories, and reports—unless you opt out in writing.

6. Termination

The Consortium reserves the right to withdraw a participant’s access to any program for:

  • Non-compliance with participation requirements
  • Misuse of program platforms or materials
  • Breach of code of conduct or dishonesty in application
7. Disclaimers
  • Participation in a program does not guarantee funding, investor selection, or export deal closure.
  • All post-program opportunities are subject to eligibility, external selection processes, and availability.
8. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and applicable international standards.

2. Expression of Interest (EOI) Disclaimer

Applicable to prospective Project Partners, Collaborators, and Institutions submitting EOIs via our website or outreach campaigns.

Disclaimer

Submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to become a Project Partner of the 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Consortium is non-binding and does not constitute a formal partnership agreement.

By submitting an EOI, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your information will be reviewed for eligibility, alignment, and potential collaboration.
  • The Consortium reserves the right to accept or decline EOIs without obligation to provide detailed feedback.
  • Acceptance of an EOI does not guarantee funding, certification, or participation in specific programs.
  • All shortlisted EOIs are subject to further due diligence, capacity assessments, and the signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) before full engagement.
Data Use

By submitting an EOI, you grant us permission to store and analyze your information for internal decision-making and communications relating to our programs.

For questions or clarification, please email: globalteamlead@1millionafcftaimpact.africa; Cc: 1millionafcftaimpact@gmail.com, pablsolutionsng@gmail.com