AfTLD uses bottom up approach in decision making.
The GENERAL ASSEMBLY takes decision of the organization. It also elects officers of the organization. It meets once every year at the Annual General Meeting and in emergency as the need may arise
The EXCOM is the board of the organization providing strategic direction for the organization and assisting the secretariat to implement operational decisions.
The EXCOM is made of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Functional Directors in different areas of operation. Currently, there are Directors for Research, Capacity Building, Communications and Strategic Partnership.
The EXCOM is aided by Working Groups (WG) with participation by members in the different areas of interest to the organization. These working groups are mostly chaired by EXCOM members.
The SECRETARIAT is the operational arm of organization implementing all decision of the organization. The Secretariat is headed by the Administrative Manager who works with administrative staff.