The American Business Council in Botswana (ABC) is a non-profit organisation which was formally registered in August 1994 as a company Limited by Guarantee under the Laws of Botswana. Its members subscribe to and support the following objectives, which form a part of its Articles of Association:

• To foster investment and trading relationships and to strengthen commercial ties between U.S and Botswana
• To provide a source of information and advice about doing business in Botswana  for U.S investors and traders
• To provide a forum for its members to discuss, determine, and take action on matters related to the foregoing
• To undertake any and all other matters as recommended and approved by its members and in accordance with its Articles of Association.