Emerging Economies
Emerging Economies Dues Discount
The American Chemical Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø (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 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
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Gambia
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Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Liberia
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Malawi
Mali
Mozambique
Niger
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
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Yemen, Rep.
Category II
66% Discount on dues
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Cabo Verde�
Cambodia
Cameroon
Comoros
Congo, Rep.
Côte d’Ivoire
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Egypt, Arab Rep.
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Guinea
Haiti
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India�
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyz Republic�
Lao PDR
Lebanon
Lesotho�
Mauritania
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
Morocco�
Myanmar�
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea�
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Samoa
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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
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Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic�
Ecuador�
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Fiji
Gabon
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
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Iran, Islamic Rep.
Iraq
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Libya
Malaysia
Maldives
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Paraguay
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Serbia
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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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 Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø (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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