“To promote both Africa's physical and quality infrastructure (Metrology, Standardization & Conformity Assessment) to ensure a level playing field in international trade.”
“We are committed to facilitating business transactions between U.S. and African companies in various sectors including biofuels and Additive Manufacturing.”
Our journey began with a bold vision: to promote Africa's quality infrastructure to ensure a level playing field in international trade, specifically with the U.S. This is rooted in a deep commitment to creating a level playing field and bridging the gap between African nations and the global market, with a particular focus on the United States.
Our passion lies in unlocking the immense potential of Africa by facilitating robust business relationships with U.S. entities. We believe that empowering African nations in international trade not only fosters economic growth but also enriches the global marketplace with diverse perspectives and innovation.
We are at the forefront of building and enhancing petroleum and petroleum testing laboratories, developing biofuel and additive manufacturing economies in Africa while building the capacity of the continent's workforce.
In addition, our comprehensive services include training lab personnel using various ASTM on-demand training, assisting labs in achieving ISO 90001 certification and ISO 17025 accreditation, and guiding them in selecting the right analytical tools for reliable results.
At US-Africa, we are more than consultants; we are partners in progress, dedicated to crafting a future where every African nation has the opportunity to thrive in the global economy. We invite you to join us in this mission, to be part of a movement that values equity, excellence, and empowerment in international trade.
Maria Jiverage is a multilingual professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including the United Nations, diplomatic missions, private and public sectors, non-profits, research, academia, and media. She is a certified translator/interpreter, program specialist, communication strategist, and webinar host/moderator. Currently, she manages Global Cooperation and Training at ASTM International.
In her role, Maria oversees the Global Cooperation Capacity Building program, focusing on ASTM's commitment to the WTO/TBT Principle of Development Dimension. She organizes virtual training sessions for ASTM's 125 MoU partners worldwide and manages outreach in Africa with 36 MoUs.
Before joining ASTM in 2020, Maria worked internationally as a freelance translator/interpreter and business consultant. Her career includes roles at the United Nations (UN), as well as serving permanent missions of Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde to the UN.
Maria holds a B.A in Business Administration (Zimbabwe), a Certificate in Translation and Intercultural Studies (UK) and a MA in Public Administration and International Affairs (USA).
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Who can benefit from the services offered by the U.S.- Africa Prosperity Group, LLC?
Public and private sectors in Africa and in the United States including academic institutions.
What is the U.S.-Africa Prosperity Group primary objective in the international trade sector?
Create equitable opportunities for both the private and public sectors in Africa and in the U.S. by focusing on the six pillars of capacity building (structure, competencies, management systems, enabling policies, knowledge and learning and leadership).
What kind of capacity building workshops does the U.S.-Prosperity Group offer?
We offer a variety of capacity building workshops/seminars on good governance and quality infrastructure through virtual conferences, webinars and even hybrid training.
What types of organizations and sectors the U.S-Africa Prosperity Group cater to, and how do they benefit from your services?
Continental and regional economic and political bodies in Africa such as the African Union and its AfCFTA Treaty, national governments in Africa, Standards Development Organizations such (SDOs) and U.S. Federal agencies including The Department of Commerce, USTDA, USAID and U.S. Private sector primarily in the renewable energy and in Additive Manufacturing sectors. Benefits include subject matter expert training, networking, connections leverage and MoU collaboration and partnerships.
Why does U.S.-Africa Prosperity Group focus on promoting Africa's Quality Infrastructure in International Trade?
Countless studies have proven that in order for Africa to end poverty and generate employment for its young people, the continent must industrialize. Thus, in order to achieve Africa's Agenda 2063, The Africa We Want, quality infrastructure, standardization and trade, major pillars of economic growth, must be the focus for a prosperous united Africa to ensure a level-playing field in international trade.
