Feasibility study for setting up a commercially viable Wool Testing Laboratory in Lesotho (May – Dec 2021)
Imani Development is part of a consortium of partners delivering the Africa Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies (RISE) programme. The 12.7 million Euro technical assistance facility is aimed at assisting private and public sector […]
Cadbury Farmer Resilience Fund (Aug 2020 – June 2021)
Emerging from an existing partnership between Mondelēz International and Fairtrade under the Climate Change and Organisational Strengthening Programme, the Cadbury Farmer Resilience Fund was funded by the Vulnerable Supply Chains Facility (VSCF). This was a […]
eSwatini Trade Information Portal (Feb 2020 – Oct 2020)
The Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade (and supported by the WB and IFC), launched the Eswatini Trade Information Portal (ETIP).
The ETIP will make all regulatory trade related information and […]
Development of the Statutes and a Resource Mobilisation Plan and Initiative for the AfCFTA Adjustment Facility (2020 – 2021)
The AfCFTA is an important step towards rationalizing Africa’s regional trade arrangements to deepen economic integration and draw on economies of scale and development of regional value chains to accelerate the process of structural transformation […]
Assessment of Emerging Trade & Investment Opportunities to Boost Export-Led Industrialisation in East and Southern Africa (2020 – 2021)
Recent shifts in the industrialised countries have resulted in changing production systems and patterns that have seen investments and jobs in the manufacturing sector move to emerging manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia […]
Mid-Term Review of the Lesotho National Strategic Development Plan II (2020 – 2021)
The Lesotho National Strategic Development Plan II (NSDP II) aims to transform Lesotho from a consumer-based economy to a producer and export-driven economy. It will serve as the blueprint for all development efforts over the next […]
SME Export Capacity Building to Develop Nigeria-UK Business Linkages in Goods and Services (2019-2020)
The FCO’s Global Trade Programme aims to reduce poverty and achieve economic growth through an increase in competitive SMEs (including women owned SMEs) which are able to trade internationally, including with the UK, contributing to […]
SADC – Formulation of SADC’s Development Vision 2050 and RISDP 2020 – 2030 (2019-2020)
The SADC Council of Ministers, at its meeting in August 2014, noted that the draft Revised Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2015-2020, contained a proposed roadmap for the development of the SADC long-term Vision, […]
Development of a Framework for the Establishment of One Stop Border Posts at Kazungula (2017-2020)
The Kazungula Bridge is a joint project between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The Project lies on the border between the two countries on the […]
Market Study and Training on Vegetable Value Chains (2019-2020)
Private Enterprise Programme in Zambia (PEPZ), is a six-year (2014-2020) UK Aid-funded private sector development programme designed to encourage and support investment and job creation. PEP Zambia helps intervention partners to introduce business innovations (new […]
Rapid Remote Trade Assessment: SACU+M Regional Trade Analysis (2020)
From 2018-2019, Imani Development undertook the Finalisation of Programme Design and Preparation of the Outline Business Case for the FCO SACU+M GTP: Trade Capacity Building Programme (TCBP).
Imani Development is the primary Local Service Provider […]
ENTERPRISE Zambia Challenge Fund (2020-2024)
Under the 11th European Development Fund (2014-2020) for Zambia, the European Union and the Government of Zambia have agreed on a EUR 99 million “Support to the sustainable commercialisation of Zambia’s smallholder farmers” Programme. The […]
EU – AGRIFI Kenya Challenge Fund (2018 – 2023)
The AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund is a EUR 24 million five-year agribusiness support programme that is funded by the European Union in partnership with the European Investment Bank. It aims to support small and medium […]
Technical Assistance for Trade Facilitation Programme in Mozambique (2019-2020)
Implementation for the EUR 12 million “Supporting Trade and Development in Mozambique – “Promove Comércio”programme began in November 2019. This project is financed under the 11th EDF National indicative programme for Mozambique and the Regional Indicative Programme. […]
Design of a Philanthropic Prize Programme (2018)
Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA) is an Angolan bank, operating since 1993. In 2005, BFA’s Board of Directors approved the design and creation of a Social Fund, intended to support relevant social initiatives at national […]
Evaluation of JOAC Sugar Project: Building Market and Climate Resilience for Sugar Farmers in Swaziland (2019)
Fairtrade has managed a £220,926 project in Swaziland, funded by the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, between 2016-2018 to build market and climate resilience for sugar farmers in Swaziland.
The aim of the project was to achieve […]
Evaluation of the Safer Communities Incubator Programme (2017-2019)
Fight for Peace International (FFPI) works with youth at risk or already involved in violence to develop their psycho social, academic and job skills using boxing and martial arts as an entry point to the […]
Mauritius MFA – Trade Remedies (2019-2020)
Mauritius is a Small Island Developing Country which is fully integrated into the global trading system. It is an export-oriented economy with international trade (imports and exports) making up for almost 100% of GDP. As […]
Profiling the Agro-Processing Industry in the SADC Region (2018 – 2019)
Agriculture contributes about 15% of total SADC GDP (between 4% and 27% of GDP in the different SADC Member States), industry accounts for 31% and services for 55%. The share of manufacturing (11.3% SADC wide, […]
Market Survey on Non-Timber Forest Products in Northern Ghana (2015 – 2016)
Northern Ghana has been left behind as the rest of the country reports impressive economic growth. Most families in Northern Ghana rely on subsistence agriculture in a harsh, dry climate that is prone to drought […]
Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy (2018 – 2019)
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (MRI) and Maine Aquaculture Association (Project Partners) required the services of a consulting team to develop an objective and fact-based Statewide Training Strategy (The Workforce Development Strategy) for Maine’s […]
Scoping Mission and Technical Assistance in the Design and Implementation of an Integrated Community Aquaculture Scheme (2018 – 2019)
Imani Development was requested by Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FML) to prepare a proposal for the development of an Aquaculture scheme at their Sunti Golden Sugar Estate (SGSE) in Niger State, Nigeria. The estate […]
Rapid analysis of the aquaculture sector in the DRC (2018 – 2019)
The purpose of this engagement was to support a rapid assessment of the aquaculture sector in DRC to better understand its structure and dynamics. This assessment provided the basis to decide if there is a […]
Business Innovation Facility II (BIF2) in Malawi (2014-2019)
The Business Innovation Facility II is the second phase of the ground-breaking DFID programme BIF I, launched in 2010, to actively identify and support inclusive business project opportunities in five pilot countries; BIF II (BIF2), […]
Capacity Building on International Trade Negotiations Management for the Lesotho Ministry of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing (2016)
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 […]
Support to the Malawi Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to enhance the Development of Malawi’s Trade Negotiation Strategies (2015)
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 […]
Consultancy to Develop the Malawi Control of Goods Act (2016)
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 […]
Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of an EAC Regional Trade Policy and Strategy (2016)
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 […]
Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (2014-2017)
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 […]
Mid-Term Review of the ACBF’s ‘Deepening Private Sector Participation in East Africa’s Economic Integration Process” project (2013)
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 […]
Study to Understand the Problems Facing, and Develop Solutions for, Travelers With Disabilities in Cape Town (2015)
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 […]
Technical Assistance to the Economic Advisor to the President of South Sudan (2014)
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 […]
Provision of Technical Assistance Programme to EIB Financial Sector Operations in Southern Africa
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 […]
Assessing the State of Regional Financial Integration in the Southern African Development Community (2016)
FinMark Trust has been actively engaged in promoting Regional Financial Integration (RFI) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) since 2010. It based its focus on the results of a baseline study conducted on the […]
Final Evaluation of Special Initiative Grant from Comic Relief: Fairtrade for Development in Africa (2014)
The Fairtrade for Development in Africa (FTDA) grant was both the largest awarded by Comic Relief under its Trade Programme, and the largest grant received by the Fairtrade Foundation. The aim of the FTDA was […]
Linking Farmers to Markets through GOAL Malawi (2013)
GOAL Malawi is an international organization which has been operating in Malawi since 2002. GOAL Malawi, with funding from Irish Aid and DFID, has been implementing a livelihoods programme in the Nsanje district. The objective […]
Economic Impact Study of the Kokstad Intersection Upgrade in South Africa (2014)
Falling within Imani’s Transport and Infrastructure capacity, the Economic Impact Study was concerned with identifying and quantifying the economic impact of the proposed Kokstad intersection upgrade in South Africa. In particular, assessment focused on businesses […]
Factors Undermining the Growth of SMMEs in South Africa – A Literature Review (2013)
The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors that prevent or limit SMMEs in South Africa from surviving and/or growing. This study also tested the hypothesis that reduced risk is function of […]
Development of Trading with Climate Smart Supply (TraCCS) Interventions in Malawi (2015)
TraCCS is an Imani-designed and implemented project supporting 3 strategic value chains in Malawi: tea, coffee and pigeon peas. TraCCS aims to develop more inclusive and sustainable value chains for export and domestic consumption in […]
Development of Development of Country and Regional Cross-Border Trade Strategies for the EAC and its Member States (2017)
A core part of TMEA’s work going forward (and informing the development of its Strategy 2) is to scale up work on the trade and poverty agenda and to design interventions which have a more […]
Capacity Building Support to the Ugandan Ministry of East African Community Affairs (2015)
The purpose of the project was to bolster the capacity of the MEACA in carrying out its role of promoting Uganda’s interests in pursuit of EAC regional integration. Specifically, this project would design and implement […]
Supporting the Republic of South Sudan’s Negotiation’s for Accession to the East African Community (2016)
The overall objective of the project was to support the Republic of South Sudan to finalise conducting pre–entry studies to facilitate South Sudan’s entry into the East African Community (EAC) on favourable terms.
The specific objectives […]
Design of the TMEA New Strategy 2 (2017 – 2023) on Non-Tariff Barriers for EAC Countries (2016)
Since 2010, TMEA has worked alongside its wide range of partners to invest in increased transport capacity, more efficient border crossings, stronger public and private institutions, new IT and systems technology, and the procesess to […]
Investment Mapping Exercise For The Manufacturers Sub-Clusters Under The National Export Strategy (NES) Manufacturers Strategy (2015)
MITC serves to promote investment and trade–mostly focusing on exports and investment promotion in Malawi– and acts as a critical agent to the successful implementation of the National Export Strategy. The NES is a prioritized […]
Design of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in Lake Albert Basin (2014)
The intention of the ADP was to design an agricultural investment and market development programme which would develop a local supply chain for various food crops from firms, cooperatives, and individual commercial farmers in 10 […]
Review Study on the TFTA – Key Issues for Botswana (2014)
The overall objective of the study was to identify potential key issues for Botswana in the Tripartite TFTA in terms of (1) Botswana’s position in the negotiations relating to opportunities for trade, and (2) the […]
Technical Capacity Constraints Affecting SACU Export Access into the US Market under TIDCA (2014)
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the United States (US) signed the Trade, Investment and Development Cooperation Agreement (TIDCA) in 2008. The objective of TIDCA is promoting an attractive investment climate and expanding and […]
Tracer Study and Impact Assessment Survey of Training Programmes in African Regions (2016)
The Trade Policy Centre in Africa (trapca) was established in 2006 to enhance trade policy capacity of least-developed and other developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was also set up to enable networking and information […]
Cross-border Value Chain Assessment: Transport and Logistics (2014)
As part of the World Bank’s technical support to Botswana under the Economic Diversification and Competitiveness program, the World Bank is overseeing the development of cross-border value chain studies in three of the priority sectors. […]
Services as an Enabler for Global Value Chain Competitiveness in Africa (2015)
The World Bank looked to assess the development of regional supply chains in context of regional and global value chains, and in particular, the role of services enablers in shaping competitiveness, participation, and upgrading of […]
Development of Medium-Term Programmes (MTPs) for EIF countries (2013 – 2017)
The Enhanced Integration Framework (EIF) is a multi-donor programme that aims to enable LDCs to be more active players in the global trading system. This is achieved by supporting LDCs in addressing supply-side constraints to […]
Project Management Consultancy and Technical Support EU-SA Business Links
Imani Development is currently working with the delegation to the European Union to South Africa on the EU-SA Business Links project. The overall objective of the project is to better promote European interests in South […]
Analysis of ASEAN Regional Integration
Analysis of ASEAN Regional Integration and fact-finding mission to ASEAN, Indonesia and Singapore.
Technical study on instruments, modalities and progress towards ASEAN regional integration.
Included in-depth discussions with key departments at ASEAN Secretariat, as well as gathering […]
Assessment of the Benefits to Scotland of Aquaculture (2014)
In 2013/14, Imani undertook a ground-breaking study into the Scottish aquaculture industry, particularly its production of salmon, a major Scottish export. The study cast new light on the industry’s significant contributions to local economic growth […]
Mid Term Review of the EC Stabex 99 Component – Education Sector Investment and Reform Programme
The overall objective of the review was to assess the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of Stabex 99 ESIRP interventions and to formulate recommendations into an agreed Action Plan for the next phase.
Objectives:
Assess the relevance, […]
Monetary and Fiscal Policy Harmonisation Framework for the Caribbean Community
The purpose of the project was to contribute to the development and implementation of harmonization and coordination of monetary and fiscal policy framework in the CARICOM, through the initiatives by COFAP.
This included; elaboration of various […]
Developing a Fair Trade certification Label for Rice Exports from Suriname and Guyana
The objective of this project was to develop the competitiveness of the Caribbean Rice Industry in response to challenges of liberalization in the global rice industry. Specifically the project developed certification standards for the production, […]
Identification of Business Climate Issues in Vanuatu and in the Pacific
The overall objective of the project is to promote reforms in macroeconomic policy, improve legislation, the institutional setup and financial measures (the rules of the game) relating to the enabling environment of the private sector […]
Planning Study of Delma Island
The SSI-Imani-FutureWorks Consortium was invited by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to undertake a planning study of Delma Island in 2010. The project involved a number of field visits to the […]
Technical Assistance to the TTCIC
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC) requested a study from TRADECOM to try and identify the causes that inhibit the local private sector from increasing exports of goods or services to […]
Feasibility Study for Establishment of Special Economic Zones in East Timor
Managed Feasibility study for establishment of Special Economic Zones in East Timor focusing on investment strategies, financing instruments, attracting FDI and employment creation for SMEs.
Included detailed analysis of policy options, regional trade arrangements, legal framework, […]
Trade Advisor – Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
The main objective is to assist the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Lao PDR to strengthen policy development, coordination and implementation of Trade strategy. The expert also provided policy advice […]
ASEAN Regional Integration Support from the EU (ARISE)
The ASEAN Regional Integration Support from the EU (ARISE), has the overall objective to support ASEAN Economic Integration process through contributing to the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint for the realisation of […]
Evaluation of PSO/CSO Projects
The project undertook a formative or summative evaluation for selected PSO/CSO projects for TMEA in Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
The formative evaluations measured the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and
sustainability of the PSO/CSO projects. It […]
Study to assess the potential impacts of the proposed COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite FTA on the EAC private sector
This project aimed to understand the interrelations between the three RECs and the policy framework of the proposed FTA in order to formulate the EAC private sector’s position on the negotiations. The main objectives of […]
Development of Swaziland’s Aid for Trade Strategy and Action Matrix
The outcome was to deliver technical assistance to the Government of Swaziland leading to the development of policies and capacities essential for it to benefit from opportunities arising from global trade liberalisation (WTO; DFQF under EU/EPA […]
Training courses for ESA countries in preparing schedules of commitments for the EPA services negotiations
The purpose of this training project was to build capacity of each of the member states of the ESA EPA configuration in preparing for negotiations in services and specifically in preparing their schedules of commitments […]
Strengthen Human and Institutional Capacities in the negotiations of and Implementation of WTO Agreements and EPA
This project looked to strengthen Human and Institutional Capabilities in the negotiations of and Implementation of WTO Agreements and other trade negotiations inclusive of the Development of an Effective Trade Policy for Seychelles given fisheries […]
Study on the Development of the Service Sector and Services Negotiations under the EPA
This project aimed to support the Mauritian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Co-operation (MFAITC) in preparing for Services Negotiations in the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union.
The objectives of the project were […]
Trade Negotiations Support to Ministry of Industry and Trade in Malawi
Imani implementated a programme of activities towards trade negotiations capacity building for the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Malawi (MoIT), funded by DFID’s Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF). The project focused primarily on two trade […]
Trade Negotiations Capacity Building for MTICM
Imani has been contracted to deliver a project on behalf of the Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF), in response to a request from the Lesotho Ministry of Trade, Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing (MTICM), looking to strengthen […]
Evaluation of Leading Ethical Standards for Ethiopian Horticulture
The Development of Global Gap Equivalence & Internationally Recognised Leading Ethical Standards for Ethiopian Horticulture project attempted to allow the industry to be benchmarked against international standards to give credibility and satisfy international buyers. The […]
Technical Assistance to the Economic Advisor to the President of South Sudan
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 […]
Improving Trade Flows in and from the East African Community
The Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC) provided Technical Assistance (TA) over a three year period to East African Community (EAC) member states, aimed at improving trade flows into and from the region. The TA is provided in […]
Technical Advisors to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) Rwanda
The objective of the project is to provide technical expertise to improve the Ministry’s technical economic analysis competency and provide background research on the economic impacts of regional integration to inform the Government of Rwanda’s […]
Cross Border Trade Assessment – Enabling Agricultural Trade
This project was part of USAID’s Enabling Agricultural Trade (EAT) project and aimed to conduct a cross-border trade analysis on existing and potential cross-border markets for Rwandan crops, agricultural inputs (fertilizer, seeds), and livestock. This […]
Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (Zim-ACP) (2016)
The goal of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Competitiveness Program (Zim-ACP) was to increase the competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. In achieving this objective, the Zim-ACP program focused on the following:
Supporting and strengthening representative farmers unions, commodity […]