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We are the leading development consulting organisation in Ethiopia implementing economic development projects.

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Areas of Expertise

Our experience in Ethiopian development since 2006 spans a range of sectors and partnerships. Broadly organized, our expertise are in ...

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Access to Finance

First Consult has worked in the finance and investment sectors since its earliest days. We have...

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Enterprise Development

First Consult has worked to develop enterprises of all sizes, from micro (<5 employees) to large...

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Jobs

Creating jobs often requires a multi-sectoral approach and First Consult has implemented a...

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Resilience

A few of our existing projects and programmes have adopted interventions responding to COVID-1...

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Agriculture

First Consult has been engaged in Ethiopia's chief employing and GDP sector – Agriculture – at...

Knowledge

Our research and insights on development in Ethiopia

From Vision to Impact

From Vision to Impact: Designing Effective Development Programmes

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HR as a Growth Enabler

HR as a Growth Enabler: Lessons from First Consult's Journey

The Context by FC

Heard But Not Seen

Heard But Not Seen: Where Are The Young Women

The Context by FC

Sound enough for business

Sound enough for business? Supporting the mental health of entrepreneurs facing challenging contexts

The Context by FC

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MESMER launches Digital BDS

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Announcement: MESMER Launches Digital BDS Platform to Support MSMEs in Ethiopia

Impact Story Training

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Impact Story Training for success at home - The Story of Yemeketwork

IDP's Journey

Monday, December 23, 2024

An IDP's Journey: Finding Strength to Rebuild

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