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Alliance Membership

The Alliance is owned by the governments of its member nations, which have the ultimate decision-making power within the organization on all matters, including policy, financial or membership issues. Member-States govern the Alliance through the General Assembly which makes all major decisions for the organization.

Alliance Membership is open to all. Per its voluntary membership process any Country and State/Province may join and become a member of the Alliance. Under the the Alliance Charter, Member-States have no obligation to make any monetary contribution and their obligations are to :

(i) comply with the Alliance Charter, Regulations and Decisions of the Alliance;

(ii) supply, data required for the proper implementation of the Alliance initiatives, duties and objectives within their respective territories;

(iii) enter into a Master Framework Country Convention and Host Site Agreement and;

(iv) support at least one (1) specific Alliance Venture and/or PPP Project in order to finance the Alliance Initiative in their territory.

Fully-Fledged Member

The Alliance Fully-Fledged Member State status are granted to Member States of the United Nations that are in good standing, that have signed the UN Millennium Declaration, that adhere to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Program and that are not in conflict or subject to suspension by the U.N or under International Sanction.

Associate Member

The Alliance Associate Member status are granted to Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) that do not have an associated governmental status.

Alliance Associate Members have no voting rights at the General Assembly meeting, however, they may obtain the right to speak or to provide recommendations to the General Assembly that, if accepted may result in declarations or resolutions of the General Assembly.

Observer Member

The Alliance Observer Member status are granted to Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

Alliance Observer Members have no voting rights, nor can they submit recommendations, however, they may obtain the right to speak at the General Assembly meeting.