These voluntary mutual partnerships among complementary actors at both policy & operational levels aimed at bridging gaps constitute the EBAFOSA modus operandi called innovative volunteerism. That is voluntary actions to build partnerships that address the immediate business & organizational objectives of the partners but align to actualize the bigger EBAFOSA strategic objective to establish EBA based agro-industrial zones powered by clean energy.

Within the Spirit of Innovative Volunteerism, multiple stakeholders in countries- be they individual & institutional; state & non-state - drawn from complementary sectors convene and volunteer physical & non-physical resources available to them. Be it their professional skills, networks, partnerships, ongoing & planned initiatives, products, services etc. - and build mutual partnerships, addressing their respective business & organizational objectives (e.g. expanding market share, operationalizing policies etc.) but aligned to actualize the shared bigger EBAFOSA strategic objective - of bridging relevant policy gaps (policy harmonization across multiple relevant line ministries) & operational gaps (like financing, technical expertise, technology) - towards establishing EBA based agro-industrial zones powered by clean energy and with efficient access to markets & supply chains to accelerate achievement of multiple SDGs.