To achieve its stated objectives AAPAM uses the following means, among others:

• Publishes and distributes its Annual Roundtable Conference Reports;
   
• Publishes and distributes books on public administration and management some of which are a product of the Roundtable Conferences,
   
• Publishes and distributes a quarterly Newsletter to its members;
   
• Publishes and distributes a biannual Journal - The African Journal of Public Administration and Management(AJPAM);
   
• Publishes and distributes occasional papers of topical interest to its members.
   
• Sponsors research and publication of research findings on topics of general or special interest to African development.
   
• Encourages and supports training seminars, workshops and conferences on topical and urgent issues organized and run by its national chapters;
   
• Collects, exchanges and distributes documents of interest to its members;
   
• Provides consultancy services to professional training centers, governments and bodies interested in the progress of administration and management in Africa.
   
• Honours and recognises talent,creativity,achievements and innovation in Public Administration and Management by giving out Awards to winning individuals and institutions..