The benefits and services provided by having an Africa-based center include:
· Providing logistical support for Turkish scholars
· Offering institutional affiliation and facilitating acquisition of research clearances in Africa
· Serving as operations base for ASSRC projects, expeditions, summer seminars and linkage programs
· Serving as operations base for member institutions needing assistance in the planning and execution of educational exchanges in the region
· Maintaining relations with language institutes, research facilities, libraries, and specialists in the host country and the region
· Developing cordial relations with Turkish authorities and relevant officials in the host country and the region
· Creating and maintaining a documentation center and current periodicals to complement existing archival and library collections
· Developing opportunities for internships with local and regional organizations
· Providing orientation and programs of joint interest at its facilities