Home/Members/MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESAs a non-governmental regional organization grouping environmental NGOs, academic institutions, media and businesses, AFED membership is open to all those who subscribe to the goals of sustainable development in the Arab countries. The main requirement is acceptance and adoption of AFED’s mission statement, and a commitment towards endeavoring to help achieve AFED’s goals. Members are expected to actively support and participate in AFED programmes. Membership in AFED is institutional.
Individuals can only be members of specialized commissions, and will be considered associates.
Governmental national, regional or international bodies active in environment and sustainable development can join as observers. Individuals belonging to government bodies may join AFED’s board and commissions in their personal capacity.
AFED’s board of Trustees has set different categories of membership, with associated annual fees. Details will be provided upon application. Specific benefits are associated to each membership category, such as: invitation to events and meetings (discounted or complimentary, based on level of contribution), access to AFED reports and research papers, invitation to participate in joint programmes, first priority for corporate sponsorship of AFED events. AFED's board has set annual membership fees for 2010 according to the following membership categories:
Corporate Members
Local / National Companies
- Enrollment fee: $2,500 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $5,000
Regional and Multinational Companies
- Enrollment fee: $5,000 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $10,000
Media Members
Regional and Local Media Organizations
- Enrollment fee: $250 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $250
Non-Governmental Organizations
Local Organizations
- Enrollment fee: $150 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $150
Regional Organizations
- Enrollment fee: $250 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $250
Academic & Research Institutions
- Enrollment fee: $250 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $250
Government Agencies – (Observer Status)
- Enrollment fee: $250 (paid once upon enrollment)
- Annual subscription: $250
