ICSE Africa
Network Code of Conduct
Effective 5 November 2026.
Purpose and values
ICSE Africa encourages integrity, lawful commercial conduct, stewardship, fairness and respect in exchanges involving chapters, entrepreneurs, investors, advisers and prospective partners.
Truthful representation
Represent qualifications, authority, ownership, financial capacity, project readiness and organisational affiliation accurately. Do not imply ICSE endorsement, a guaranteed contract or access to investment without authorisation.
Respect and safeguarding
Treat people with dignity regardless of background or belief. Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, exploitation, coercion and threats are not acceptable in network activities.
Integrity and conflicts
Disclose relevant conflicts and avoid bribery, corruption, fraud, unlawful financial inducements and misuse of confidential business opportunities. Obtain independent professional advice where appropriate.
Confidentiality and intellectual property
Respect privacy and ownership of documents, ideas and commercial information. Do not disclose information supplied during network discussions without an appropriate legal basis or permission.
Concern reporting
Concerns about misconduct associated with the continental network can be reported through the contact email. Individual national chapters may apply additional codes or procedures, taking account of applicable law.
Responsibility
These principles inform participation in the ICSE network. Specific contractual obligations, membership procedures and remedies are governed by the applicable chapter or written agreement.
Contact
Questions may be sent to hello@icseafrica.com.