Affiliate NGOs or for-profit companies of the Alliance in African countries are incorporated as Legally Separate Entities (LSEs). They work closely with Praxis Africa Ltd but are independently governed and operated. Praxis Africa and its alliance of country affiliates provides international commercial agent services to connect North American and European companies with products and services that are suited to the African market. Praxis Africa also works with African companies to develop international business relationships and opportunities and African universities to create partnerships with American universities.