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Capacity Building on International Trade Negotiations Management for the Lesotho Ministry of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing (2016)

By |25th February 2017|

The main goal of the project was to enhance the capacity of MTICM to coordinate and lead the Kingdom of Lesotho’s trade negotiations. This is achieved through the provision of technical assistance and provision of stakeholder training to all the relevant actors particularly the MTICM. The consultancy was positioned to deliver on 4 objectives.

These are […]

Support to the Malawi Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to enhance the Development of Malawi’s Trade Negotiation Strategies (2015)

By |25th February 2017|

One of the outputs of the DFID funded Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF) in Malawi, was to develop a new comprehensive Trade Negotiations Framework (TNF) for the country. The objective of the TNF is to ensure that upcoming trade negotiations are aligned with Malawi’s national development priorities. Thus, the TNF comprises of a comprehensive review of […]

Consultancy to Develop the Malawi Control of Goods Act (2016)

By |25th February 2017|

One of the main constraints to investment and export growth, as mentioned repeatedly by the private sector and as identified in the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) and the National Export Strategy (NES) is the Control of Goods Act. The Act empowers the Minister responsible for trade to make regulations to control export and […]

Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of an EAC Regional Trade Policy and Strategy (2016)

By |25th February 2017|

The East African Community (EAC) is a Regional Economic Community (REC) consisting of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi as Partner States. The EAC integration process is being pursued through four main stages as provided in the EAC Treaty (which came into force in July 2000); namely the Customs Union, the Common Market, the Monetary […]

Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (2014-2017)

By |25th February 2017|

The Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF) is a US$ 8 million competitive, transparent mechanisms that provides grant finance for innovative projects proposed by the private sector active in Malawi’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme and UK Aid, the MICF is designed to be a quick, responsive mechanism that is […]

Mid-Term Review of the ACBF’s ‘Deepening Private Sector Participation in East Africa’s Economic Integration Process” project (2013)

By |25th February 2017|

The objective of the MTR was to take stock and review progress achieved by EABC in the delivery of its mandate, and make recommendations in view of improving the implementation of programme activities during the remaining period of the project for a maximum impact. The review also mapped out any innovations and best practices, and […]

Study to Understand the Problems Facing, and Develop Solutions for, Travelers With Disabilities in Cape Town (2015)

By |25th February 2017|

The purpose of this research was to investigate the complex issues that people with disabilities (PWDs) in Cape Town face regarding access to transport, and to identify various possible interventions to alleviate challenges. The output was to design a set of solutions that presented feasible and sustainable business opportunities in the sector to address a […]

Technical Assistance to the Economic Advisor to the President of South Sudan (2014)

By |25th February 2017|

Imani provided the position of Key Expert (Technical Advisor) at the Office of Economic Advisor to the President of South Sudan. The technical advisor (TA) provided essential support to The Economic Advisor to H.E. the President of South Sudan. This support covered three broad strands: government policy formulation, aid policy, and internal government coordination. This […]

Effective, Accessible Transport in Cape Town: What can be done?

By |9th February 2017|

Martin Eichhorn

In recognition of the daily transport difficulties faced by People with Disabilities in Cape Town, the DG Murray Trust commissioned Imani Development to conduct research into the issue and draw up potential solutions. With the end-goal of piloting and – ultimately – rolling out an independent social enterprise to cater for travelers with disabilities, […]

Provision of Technical Assistance Programme to EIB Financial Sector Operations in Southern Africa

By |7th February 2017|

Spanning 2015-2018, Imani’s involvement in this project is still ongoing. The objective is to stimulate inclusive growth and realise the ultimate goals of job-creation and development by growing M/SMEs through enhanced and tailored access to finance and microfinance. The EIB has facilitated the creation of a Southern African Microfinance Facility (budget – 135m Euro), and […]