"As of November 2008, 27 business coalitions from west, central, east and southern Africa are members of the PABC. Kasesela said: "The present momentum provides a great opportunity to strengthen the business coalition's network in Africa. Indeed, the PABC will be a unique driving force in unifying the private sector in the fight against HIV and AIDS throughout Africa."  - Richard Kasesela (PABC chair) at the first Assembly General Meeting of the PABC, on 22 October 2008 in Maputo.