The Council is an independent body, with its membership drawn from French and African members of civil society.
[2] The tasks of the Presidential Council for Africa consist of: The CPA is made up of twelve members from civil society, appointed by President Macron.,[3] including representatives from fields such as entrepreneurship, health, sustainable development, sport and culture.
The council maintains close to equal representation between male and female representatives.
The CPA will also be called upon to meet and hear from various stakeholders (experts, committed citizens, members of diasporas) to help it formulate concrete proposals for the French President.
The CPA has a dedicated office in the premises of the French Development Agency (AFD), to allow for meetings of the council, and for hosting its secretariat.