The ASA achieves its mission by:
* Providing Access to path-breaking research and key debates in African Studies
* Facilitating interdisciplinary exchanges with African scholars and institutions
* Publishing high quality research on Africa-related issues
* Fostering networks of Africanist scholars and practitioners through the Annual Meeting and other forums
* Addressing the challenges faced by universities engaged in research, teaching and outreach related to Africa
* Broadening professional opportunities on African issues
* Promoting a better understanding of Africa through academia, policymakers, NGOs, media, business, learned societies, and other interested communities
