Alexandria Business Association
Alexandria-based NGO supporting small and micro enterprises through microfinance, training, and market access
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Visit www.aba-sme.comAbout Alexandria Business Association
The Alexandria Business Association (ABA) launched its small and micro enterprise program in January 1990 to develop the informal sector and reduce unemployment in Egypt. By 1994 its operating cost ratio ranked among the best microfinance programs worldwide, and in 1997 the project expanded to additional provinces. The organization received international recognition including the AGFUND first-place prize in 2001, and was contracted by UNDP as the International Technical Service Provider for microfinance programs in Bahrain and Yemen.
Mission
To reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty by providing financial services, business training, and market access to small and micro enterprises across Egypt.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesAlexandria Business Association is an independent NGO representing Alexandria's business community since 1989. In January 1990 it launched its USAID-supported Small and Micro Enterprise (SME) microfinance program, an early pioneer of microfinance in Egypt and the Arab world.
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlexandria Business Association is a community development nonprofit based in Alexandria, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Alexandria Business Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Egypt is 39/100.
Alexandria Business Association is located in Alexandria, Egypt. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Alexandria Business Association is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Alexandria Business Association is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Alexandria Business Association (ABA) launched its small and micro enterprise program in January 1990 to develop the informal sector and reduce unemployment in Egypt. By 1994 its operating cost ratio ranked among the best microfinance programs worldwide, and in 1997 the project expanded to additional provinces. The organization received international recognition including the AGFUND first-place prize in 2001, and was contracted by UNDP as the International Technical Service Provider for microfinance programs in Bahrain and Yemen. Alexandria Business Association is a community development organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1989.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Alexandria Business Association is listed in Egypt. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Alexandria Business Association is listed in Egypt. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1989
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Alexandria Business Association
- What is Alexandria Business Association?
- Alexandria Business Association is a community development non-governmental based in Alexandria, Egypt. The Alexandria Business Association (ABA) launched its small and micro enterprise program in January 1990 to develop the informal sector and reduce unemployment in Egypt. By 1994 its operating cost ratio ranked among the best microfinance programs worldwide, and in 1997 the project expanded to additional provinces. The organization received international recognition including the AGFUND first-place prize in 2001, and was contracted by UNDP as the International Technical Service Provider for microfinance programs in Bahrain and Yemen.
- When was Alexandria Business Association founded?
- Alexandria Business Association was founded in 1989.
- Where is Alexandria Business Association located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt.
- Is Alexandria Business Association trustworthy?
- Alexandria Business Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alexandria Business Association's website?
- http://www.aba-sme.com
- Are donations to Alexandria Business Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.