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Since 2005, REID Consulting has carried out over 50 benchmark assignments : studies, evaluations, strategic planning, monitoring-evaluation, training and technical assistance : for governments, technical and financial partners and civil society organisations across most countries of West and Central Africa, and as far as Europe. The list below shows our most recent assignments.
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Over 50 projects delivered across West & Central Africa and as far as Europe. Here are our most recent countries of operation.
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A selection of assignments delivered for public institutions, funders and civil society organisations.
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Feasibility study : economic units of 30 Agricultural Technical High Schools (Lot 4)
Training in RBDM & Rapid Results Initiatives for ministry managers
RBDM training for the territorial partners of the AGORA Programme
Capacity building in RBM for the PAPVIRE-ABC project managers
Training in advocacy, lobbying, RBDM & RRI for AIAB
Institutional capacity-building plans for PASCiB and PNOPPA
Strategic development plan for the One-Stop Employment Shop (GUPEB)
Overall coordination & technical assistance of the AGORA Programme
Strategic support to the Benin Accountability Programme (backstopping)
Advanced RBDM training for Mali's central ministry managers
Organisational & institutional diagnosis of Global Fund beneficiaries
Technical assistance for the formulation of the BENKADI climate programme
Development of the monitoring-evaluation procedures manual for the PRIMA programme
Mid-term evaluation of the Shared Resources Joint Solutions (SRJS) programme
Final evaluation of phase 5 of the PEGA governance programme
Final evaluation of the Media Support Programme (RAAYI), phase 1
Evaluation of the first phase of the Irrigation Development Support Programme (PADI)
Social engineering services · Agricultural Value Chains Support Programme (PROFI)
Technical, socio-economic & environmental study for the development of the Cotonou–Ouidah lowlands
Development of the procedures manual for the Revolving Input Fund (PAIA-VO)
Monitoring-evaluation of the FOs & CSOs strengthening project (GAFSP)
Multi-year framework agreement for coaching in finance & business management (TDC)
Study on the state of civil society in Benin
Technical references 2006 to 2021
The firm's 84 documented assignments before 2022, from the European Union to ECOWAS, from the World Bank to the Belgian, Danish, Dutch and Swiss cooperations. Contact persons' details are not published; they are provided on request.
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Framework agreement for training facilitation on RBM: three basic sessions for 75 officials from ministries, decentralised services in Koulikoro and the ENA
Backstopping for Phase 2 of the Benin Accountability Programme, implemented by GFA for Swiss Cooperation
Design and delivery of RBM and Rapid Results Initiatives training: DPP and DAF officials from 15 ministries, heads of monitoring and evaluation units, 100-day IRR action plans
Framework agreement for coaching in finance and business management for producer organisations and SMEs
Operationalisation guide for FADeC-Agriculture and communal agricultural investments
Coaching the Executive Secretary of FeRCAB on the fundamentals of organisational performance
Training local elected officials and municipal staff from the Atlantique and Littoral regions on accountability
Training directors of the 39 FeRCAB member radios on results-based development management
Training DPPs and DAFs from twelve ministries on RBM and Rapid Results Initiatives, Ouidah
Training heads of monitoring and evaluation units from nineteen ministries on RBM and Rapid Results Initiatives
Updating and indexing the compilation of legislative and regulatory texts governing the agricultural sector (PROFI)
Training for ProCAD programme staff on RBM and Rapid Results Initiatives
Technical support and backstopping for the Accountability Programme management unit
Social engineering services for the Programme d'appui au développement des filières agricoles (PROFI)
Development of the Medium-Term Programme on Trade 2017-2021, based on the updated diagnostic study on trade integration
Training for local government officials in Alibori and Borgou on accountability: concepts, practices, and approaches
Training of trainers for the cashew, shea and PASCiB coalitions on RBM applied to advocacy, lobbying and citizen mobilisation
Workshops to strengthen community radio managers on accountability, Parakou and Bohicon
Workshops on women’s representation within FeRCAB member radios
Training for civil society organisation staff on accountability and facilitation of the capitalisation workshop
Training for journalists from FeRCAB community radios, Parakou and Bohicon
Training of PAPVIRE-ABC project staff on RBM, monitoring and evaluation, and performance indicators
Assessment of the impacts of permanent social measures on employment, education and health
Review of accountability practices in Benin
Training of CARDER teams, outreach officers and producer unions on RBM, citizen oversight and accountability
Training of representatives of the Beninese AIDR platform on quality and RBM
2016-2021 Strategic Orientation Plan focused on results for the MJCD-NGO
Procedure manual for the PAIA-VO revolving fund inputs (seeds, fertilisers, pesticides)
Formulation of the country programme ‘Convening and Convincing’ with civil society organisations in the cashew and shea value chains
Evaluation of the performance of the agricultural inputs (fertilisers and pesticides) distribution policy
Plans to strengthen the institutional capacities of PASCiB and PNOPPA (SOPEX International and REID consortium)
Identification sheet for Phase 2 of the LIANE project, leadership and initiatives of non-state actors (11th EDF)
Mid-term evaluation of the LIANE project (10th EDF)
Regional training: "CSOs and aid effectiveness": module on RBM and the challenges for CSOs
Formulation of the project to support youth entrepreneurship in Ouémé, Collines and Zou
Analysis of promising value chains and the needs of young people for entrepreneurship in Ouémé, Collines and Zou
Full formulation of EU support in public finance management (11th EDF)
Resource person and moderation of the retreat to update the evaluation report of the PSRSA
Training of BØRNEfonden’s management team on results-based development management
Applied RBM training for agricultural sector umbrella organisations, members of PASCiB, Grand-Popo
Technical assistance to PASCiB for the women’s and youth leadership component in THP-Benin epicentres
Mission leader, finalisation of the formulation of the Accountability Programme 2016-2027 (approximately 18 million Swiss francs)
Training of BØRNEfonden’s technical team on RBM, Dangbo
Facilitation of the PASCiB retreat: organisational diagnostic, strengthening plan, joint review on governance
Socio-economic expert, technical, socio-economic and environmental study for the development of Cotonou’s lowlands to Ouidah
Support and training in drafting the terms of reference for the Programme d’appui à la formation professionnelle agricole et artisanale
Regional training “CSOs and aid effectiveness”: module on RBM and the challenges for CSOs
Mission leader, final evaluation of the Irrigation Development Support Programme (PADI 2011-2013)
Poverty and gender expert, study of the Ouesso-Bangui-N’Djamena road (1,200 km) and navigation on the Congo, Oubangui, and Sangha rivers
Update of the diagnostic study on trade integration (EDIC): collection and analysis of the action matrix
Mission leader, citizen oversight of hydro-agricultural infrastructure funded by the World Bank (ProCAD / PADA)
Review and validation of the socio-economic impact report of seven hydro-agricultural infrastructures funded by the AfDB in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Senegal
Mission leader, formulation of the new Accountability Programme in Benin (approximately 18 million Swiss francs)
Training of PASCiB members and experts on RBM, citizen oversight, and monitoring ProCAD commitments
Mission leader, pineapple, cashew, and shea value chain development project (Enhanced Integrated Framework)
Lead expert, session “economic actors’ accountability, human rights and tax justice” and CIRSED programme roundtable
Mission leader, feasibility study and formulation of the “Agriculture and communal development in Benin” programme
Expert at the conference of INGOs at the World Social Forum: panels on natural resource governance, CSR, tax justice and EPAs
Member of the technical follow-up committee of the national integrated capacity-building programme (ACBF) and the country programming framework formulation committee for FAO
Capacity-building expert for 11.11.11 partners (DRC, Rwanda, Burundi): aid effectiveness agenda and Reality of Aid Africa’s post-Busan programme
Training expert, regional workshop for African CSOs and testing of the Open Forum methodology (Istanbul Principles, Busan Partnership)
Mission leader, monitoring and evaluation of the project to strengthen Togolese farmer organisations and CSOs for the GAFSP
Mission leader, study on the foundations of the cotton sector crisis in Benin
Expert assessor for the call for proposals ‘non-state actors and local authorities in Rwanda’s development’
Socio-economic expert, socio-economic and institutional components of the road control dossier Pahou-Ouidah-Hillacondji and sociocommunity infrastructure
Mission leader, launch coaching and establishment of the consultation framework for Togolese producer organisations and CSOs (GAFSP, ECOWAS)
Mission leader, formulation of the project to strengthen Togolese producer organisations and CSOs for GAFSP and the ECOWAS food security programme
Resource person: workshops on anti-corruption law and citizen oversight, the future of ACP-EU relations, and organisational development retreat of PASCiB
Expert support for non-state actors: evaluation of the AISCHA programme and guidance for the future programme (10th EDF)
Modules and six workshops to popularise the guide on delegated management of communal investments (PACTE, 9th EDF)
Lead consultant: diagnostic, identification and costing workshops for the five value chains of the PADA (PUASA)
Lead consultant, civil society: participation of CSOs in drafting the SCRP 3 (2011-2015) and national consultation
Member of the CSO steering committee for the formulation of the ECOWAS Community Development Programme; regional workshop ‘agriculture and food sovereignty’ with ROPPA, COASAD and RECAO
Socio-economic expert, feasibility and impact study of the Mouila-Ndendé-Doussala road development (129 km)
Consultant trainer, international workshop on the contribution of local expertise to food crisis prevention and management
Team leader, mid-term evaluation of ACORD’s pan-African programme 2006-2010
Mission leader, mid-term evaluation of the Mono and Couffo Development Support Project (PADMOC)
Local expert, evaluation of EU support delivered through civil society organisations
Mission leader, consultations with non-state actors (9th EDF): mapping of NSAs, EDF practical guides, facilitation of thematic groups for the 10th EDF
Team leader, feasibility study of ECOWAS railway interconnections
Team coordinator, project formulation for civil society participation in implementing the PIDESC
Evaluation of the Civic Action in Schools project (community development expert)
Training of focal cells in sectoral ministries on their roles in decentralisation (PNDCC)
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Training firm accredited by the State of Benin
Decision no. 038/MTFP/SGM/DGRCE accrediting continuing-education centres and training firms, Republic of Benin, 2025.
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Workshops, panels and launches, in pictures
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Case studies
BCEAO Tower, Cotonou, Adoscam / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Coordination & technical assistance of the AGORA Programme
Challenge: Improve equitable access to public services across 27 municipalities in Benin through local economic development, decentralisation and local governance.
Approach: Operator mandate: overall programme coordination, an integrated monitoring-evaluation system, municipal capacity building and results capitalisation, with 5 long-term experts.
- 27 municipalities supported via 3 inter-municipal associations
- Consolidated integrated M&E system and logical framework
- Training: public procurement, local finance, digital tools (LoGIL, GUI)
- 2022–2026 programme, budget ≈ €2.5M
Civil society workshop, Benin, BANI Nawal / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Strategic support to the Benin Accountability Programme
Challenge: Strengthen governance and accountability in public services by involving state and non-state actors in monitoring public action.
Approach: Strategic backstopping (2020–2023): methodological support, clarification of the theory of change, context monitoring, evaluation frameworks and analytical notes for the SDC.
- 3 years of continuous strategic support
- Methodological evaluation frameworks and ToR produced
- Budgeted action plan for state actors
- ≈ €153,000 · 4 experts
Dantokpa Market, Cotonou, jbdodane / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Strategic plan for the One-Stop Employment Shop (GUPEB)
Challenge: Equip the integrating one-stop shop (merger of ANPE–OBSVJ–OEF) with a 2023–2031 strategic plan and a functional institutional framework.
Approach: Participatory strategic diagnosis (reviews, interviews, focus groups), definition of vision/mission/pillars, results framework and computerised monitoring-evaluation system.
- 2023–2031 strategic plan validated
- Results framework + automated monitoring-evaluation
- Institutional framework for the roll-out of GUPEB
- 3 experts · World Bank funding
Lowland agriculture, Benin, Africa Rice Center / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Feasibility study for economic units of 30 Agricultural Technical High Schools
Challenge: Improve the financial sustainability and pedagogical autonomy of agricultural technical high schools through economic units with an educational purpose (Lot 4: 5 schools).
Approach: Technical studies, identification of high-potential value chains, full financial modelling (costs/benefits, profitability) and organisational structuring of the units.
- 5 pilot schools modelled (Banikoara, Cobly, Kétou, Djidja, Nikki)
- Cost-benefit analyses and break-even thresholds
- Validation before an inter-ministerial committee
- ≈ €63,000
Bamako, Mali, Mark Fischer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Advanced RBDM training for Mali's central managers
Challenge: Professionalise results-based management among senior managers of ministries and the Koulikoro region.
Approach: Design of advanced modules (trainer's manual + learner's workbook) and facilitation of sessions, with post-training support.
- 100+ senior managers strengthened in RBDM
- Structural support to Mali's National School of Administration
- Individual post-training action plans
- ≈ €92,000
Landscape in Parakou, Benin, Auresolla / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Formulation of the BENKADI climate programme (4 countries)
Challenge: Strengthen civil society organisations' influence on climate justice and environmental governance in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire.
Approach: Participatory diagnosis in 4 countries, theory of change, logical framework and budget, integrating gender, youth and human rights.
- Multi-country regional programme formulated
- Local, national and international advocacy strategy
- Monitoring-evaluation framework with SMART indicators
- ≈ €50,000 · 4 countries
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