Emerging Economies
Emerging Economies Dues Discount
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is excited to offer discounted dues to individuals residing in countries with emerging economies as defined by the World Bank. This initiative aims to expand access to the valuable resources and benefits of ACS membership for chemists worldwide.
The discount automatically applies in your cart at checkout. *
Eligible countries
This list is based on the World Bank's classification of economies. See below for the full list of countries and what discount each is eligible for. When you go to join, simply verify the country in which you reside and the relevant discount will be automatically applied. Learn more about how the World Bank categorizes these tiers
Category I
75% Discount on dues
Afghanistan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo, Dem. Rep.
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mozambique
Niger
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Togo
Uganda
Yemen, Rep.
Category II
66% Discount on dues
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Comoros
Congo, Rep.
Côte d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Eswatini
Ghana
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
India
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao PDR
Lebanon
Lesotho
Mauritania
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tunisia
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
West Bank and Gaza
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Category III
50% Discount on dues
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Fiji
Gabon
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Rep.
Iraq
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Libya
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Namibia
North Macedonia
Paraguay
Peru
Serbia
South Africa
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Thailand
Tonga
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Ukraine
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible for the Emerging Economies Dues Discount?
This discount program applies to individuals residing in countries classified as Low, Lower-Middle, or Upper-Middle Income by the World Bank.
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Why is there a discount?
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is committed to making membership accessible to chemists worldwide. By offering a discounted membership rate to individuals residing in emerging economies, ACS aims to support the global chemistry community and foster international collaboration.
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Can I join or renew for more than one year?
Yes, ACS offers you the option to select a one, two, or three-year membership term when joining or renewing. Applicable discounts will be calculated automatically during checkout.
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How is the discount applied to my membership dues?
Discounts based on World Bank classifications are automatically applied if your primary country is within the World Bank’s low, lower-middle, or upper-middle income classifications. The dues rate you see as you proceed through the joining or renewing process will include the discount.
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What if my country is not listed as eligible?
If your country is not listed in the low, lower-middle, or upper-middle classification sections, your country is deemed “Upper-Income” by the World Bank. Please note that classifications are updated annually.
Terms and Conditions
By participating in the ACS Membership Emerging Economies Program, you acknowledge and agree:
Eligibility:
- This discount is available to individuals residing in countries classified as Low, Lower-Middle, or Upper-Middle Income by the World Bank.
- Eligibility will be determined based on the World Bank's classification at the time of membership application.
Discount:
- The specific discount amount will vary based on the country of residence.
- The discount will be applied automatically during the membership application process.
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