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Consulting

SIMI is an acknowledged pioneer and leader in local Gambian consultancy services. Since its establishment in 1997, SIMI has used its wealth of experience, and local knowledge to provide consultancy services of exceptional quality in The Gambia. SIMI’s consultancy services span a range of sectors such as feasibility and market studies, privatisation, impact assessment studies, capacity building, project design appraisal and management, as well as policy formulation and assessment.

Investment Management

SIMI also provides a variety of investment management services through the Sa Hel Invest Mutual Fund (SIMF). The fund provides the means for individual and institutional investors to participate in the Gambian equity market, since a stock exchange does not exist in the country. Thus, SIMF not only offers investors the opportunity to obtain good returns on their investments, it also provides a much-needed service to The Gambia’s nascent capital market. SIMI also provides additional investment management services such as portfolio management, equity fund management, mergers and acquisition services, as well as stock brokerage services.

Project Financing

The project financing services of SIMI are provided in partnership with local and international sources of funds and capital, for business development projects in The Gambia. Thus, SIMI serves as the antenna office of the Centre for Enterprise Development (CDE) of the European Union, and helps Gambian companies access EU funding for companies in ACP countries. Similarly, SIMI is the liaison of the US Exim Bank, First International Bank of Hartford, Connecticut under the Programme, and the Africa Project Development Facility (APDF - an arm of the International Finance Corporation, IFC, of the World Bank) to help Gambian companies and investors access capital and business development services from these organizations.

Business Enterprise Training

SIMI also provides business education programmes that are mainly focused on enterprise training. In particular, the enterprise training programme provides courses in such areas as customer care, and quality management.

Industrial Development

Since its inception, SIMI has been actively involved in a number of industrial development projects in The Gambia. Such involvement varied from providing consultancy services such as feasibility and market studies, to helping secure project financing from local and international sources. For example, SIMI was instrumental to the building of a water bottling plant in The Gambia, as well as the development of its first private industrial development zone, and its first Free Zone. In the near future, SIMI will work closely with Indian companies and partners to bring Indian appropriate technology (especially agro-industrial technology) to Africa, thereby helping alleviate poverty on the continent.

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Conferences / Worshop Reports

  • Prepared the report on the Project Launch Workshop (Participatory Health Population and Nutrition Project).
  • Organised the Consultative Workshop on the New Divestiture Strategy for the Gambia – June 1999 and prepared a summary report. (Department of State for Finance and Economic Affairs.
  • Rapporteur Services Preparation of Workshop Report – Official Launching of the Sensitisation Programme of the West African Common Countries
  • Serve as Consultant / Rapporteur for the Economic Summit jointly organised by the Gambia Government and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. November 2001
  • Workshop report on the Gateway Project – Mid Term Review
  • First Annual Conference – Gambia Association of Consultants - Rapporteur
  • West African Association of Accountants – Bi-annual Conference – Rapporteur
  • Rapporteur Services – Workshop for the Coordinating Framework for Micro Finance Practitioners and Stakeholders

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National policy – plans of Action studies

  • Preparation of The Gambia National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Policy, Strategy and Action Plan.
  • Preparation of a Trade and Export Diversification Policy for the Government of the Gambia, sponsored by UNDP for the Round Table Donors Conference for the Gambia.
  • Preparation of the Gambia Environment Action Plan Phase II.
  • Elaboration of an Integrated Sports Policy for the Government of the Gambia.
  • National Sports Policy and Action Plan (Department of State for Youth and Sports).
  • National Employment Policy and Action Plan – UNDP, ILO and Government of the Gambia (November 2001).
  • Divestiture Programme – Redundancy and Compensation Framework
  • Updating of the National Employment Policy 2009 - 2014
  • Formulation of the Gambia’s National Energy Policy and Action Plan.
  • Export Promotion Development Strategy and Action Plan – Integrated Framework (IF) ITC
  • Gambia Public Procurement Authority
  • Formulation of National MSME Development Policy and Action Plan
  • National Sports Policy and Action Plan
  • Development and Implementation of Revenue Improvement Action Plan For Local Government Authorities – Gamworks Agency
  • Civil Service Reform Strategy – Matrix Action Plan for Development
  • The National Policy and Strategic Framework for the Development of Micro Finance in The Gambia
  • Government of the Gambia – Poverty Reduction with Growth - A Medium Term Plan for Development in the Context of Vision 2020.
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for the Gambia Emergency Agricultural Production Project – Environmental and Social (Gambia Impact Framework)

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Studies

  • The Gambia Diagnostic Trade Integrated Study of the Integrated Framework for Trade Related Technical Assistance – Domestic Investment Climate
  • Prepared a Needs Assessment Study and elaborated the conditions of service and the role of National United Nations Volunteers for operationalisation in the Gambia under the auspices of the UNDP.
  • Prepared a study on the Pay and Grading Policy of Public Enterprises for the Government of the Gambia.
  • World Bank Financial Sector Studies – The Gambia (1999)
  • Study on Commercialisation of Sesame in the Gambia Catholic Relief Services (CRS – October 1998.)
  • The Gambia Free Zone Development Strategy (Trade Gateway Free Zone Initiative). In partnership with IDI (June 2000).
  • Sector Export Strategy – Niche Manufacturing, Tourism, Fihseries.
  • Central Revenue Department - Capacity Building Study (April 2000).
  • Legal Sector Study – Capacity Building - Commissioned by World Bank – Gambia Government (August 2000).
  • National Youth Service Scheme – An Impact Assessment and Tracer Study for Graduates.
  • Study on Local Consultancy and Remuneration scheme – EC Support Unit Office.
  • The Gambia Interface Capacity Building Project for the Private Sector and Civil Society – DOSTIE.
  • Study on the Restructuring of the Indigenous Business Advisory Services
  • Privatisation – Study on Private Sector Participation and Regulation Framework for the Gambia
  • Study On Private Sector Participation And The Regulatory Framework For The Gambia. In partnership with The Institute For Public-Private Partnerships (IP3).
  • Involvement of Civil Society Organisation in promoting, implementation and monitoring of EC Support under EDF 9TH Programme
  • Resource Mobilisation for Local Government Authorities – Gamworks Agency.
  • Human Resources Development Plan and Operational Manual – The Gambia National Olympic Committee.
  • The National Strategic Framework for the Development of Microfinance in The Gambia
  • Impact Assessment of the Domestic Debt on the Gambian economy.
  • Diagnostic Assessment on Investment in The Gambia
  • The Gambia Artisanal Fisheries Development Project – Comparative Study of the Fisheries Landing fees, fuel tariffs of Fisheries Ports in the Gambia and Senegal
  • National Training Authority – Mapping Studies of Industries in The Gambia.
  • Problems of Low/slow Disbursement – World Bank funded Projects in the Gambia

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Reviews

  • Prepared a comprehensive portfolio review of the Assets Management and Recovery Corporation, a debt collection agency, of the Government of the Gambia, including the preparation of its strategic plan.
  • Organisation Review and Pay & Grading Study – Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (November 2000).
  • Atlantic Hotel – Salary and Incentive Structure
  • Review of Salaries and Benefits for Senegambia Beach Hotel Staff.
  • Review of the 1999-2002 Strategic Plan of the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) and Formulation of a new Plan for the period – 2003-2006
  • Review of the Possible EC Support to the Private Sector under the 9th EDF Programme
  • Review of the Institutional Aspects of Water Resources Management (UNDP / Department of Water Resources)
  • Review of the Gambia’s First National Communication to the UNFCCC (UNDP / Department of Water Resources).
  • Skye Bank Ltd – Banking Sector Salary Survey
  • West African Examinations Council (WAEC) – Review of the Salaries and Incentives Structure General Post Office – Review of Draft Postal Legislation

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Surveys

  • Baseline Survey for the capacity Building for Economic Management Project (CBEMP).
  • Baseline Assessment in Five Selected Villages – Managing Water and Energy Services for Poverty Eradication in the Rural Gambia – UNDESA.

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Techincal Assistance and Training

  • IDI/Sahel Invest Technical Assistance to Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zones Agency Trade Gateway Study
  • Hired by the German Development Agency – GTZ and Protrade under technical assistance for the creation of New Products and Markets for the Gambian Fisheries into Germany under the European Unions Trade Development Project.
  • Customer Care Training for the Arab Gambia Islamic Bank: A Win-Win solution for both Customer and Service Provider. (September 1999).
  • Training in the Assessment of Infrastructure Needs and in the Maintenance of Municipal Assets – Gamworks Agency.
  • APDF/Gambia Bankers Association – Collaborative Training Programme – SME Credit Administration
  • Preparation of Job Descriptions for Major Functions &Development of Training Programme – First International Bank (Gambia) Ltd.
  • Micro Enterprise Organisation Training Manual
  • IFC/Reliance Financial Services/GCCI Training Programme for SME Skills Development and Access to Finance

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Project operational Manuals

  • Preparation of the Project Operation Manual (POM) for a US$20 million World Bank financed Participatory Health, Population and Nutrition Project. The POM was described by the World Bank as a very professional and impressive document.
  • Preparation of a Project Implementation Manual for the Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building Project and Second Public Works Project (May 1999).
  • GAMVET Limited – Introduction and Implementation of Accounting Systems and Procedures.
  • Project Operation Manual – Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zone Agency
  • Project Implementation Plan – Capacity Building for Economic Management Project.
  • Preparation of Financial Management Manual for Gambia Technical Training Institute

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Feasibility Studies / Project Proposals / Business Plans

  • Preparation of Business Plan for Kombo Meat and Dairy Farms 2008
  • Feasibility Study for Construction of 5-Star Presidential Lodge and Game Park in Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Preparation of a feasibility study for an Industrial Bread and Biscuits Factory for a private sector company, with financing arranged by us.
  • Prepared the feasibility study for the development of a five star luxury hotel in the Gambia, and assisted in the negotiations to secure financing for the Hotel Project, which is now in operation.
  • Prepared a Feasibility Study on the Manufacturing of Chalk and Exercise Books – GFCC School Supplies Inc. – commissioned by Africa Project Development Facility (APDF).
  • Vision Investment Company Ltd – Tackabat Hotel Project. – Feasibility undertaken on behalf of Africa Project Development Facility (APDF)
  • Kanifing Municipal Council – Project Document for the Leasing of Machinery and Equipment.
  • Gamwater Project - Project Document for Water Bottling Plant commissioned by APDF/FIB (September 2000).
  • Premium TV Network – Feasibility Study on the Establishment for a TV Station. Study commissioned by APDF/FIB.
  • Prepared a Feasibility Study on Soap and Detergent Production in the Gambia – Gam Soap Co. Ltd. Study commissioned by APDF (October 1999).
  • Paradise Suites Hotel Expansion
  • Feasibility study on the proposed hotel at the TDA
  • AHS Holding – Proposal for a Cashew Nut Processing Project
  • Project Proposal for the Manufacturing of Polyproplyene bags
  • Feasibility study for a five star hotel – Salma Suites Hotel
  • Line of Credit to First International Bank
  • Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Islamic Bank in Guinea-Bissau. Joint study with AGIB (July 2000).
  • Market Study for Credit in The Gambia – Oikocredit
  • Project Proposal for the establishment of a Printing Press – Commissioned by Ultrasoft.
  • Sector Export Strategy Studies – Fisheries, Horticulture, Tourism and Manufacturing
  • An Integrated fishing, processing cold Storage and Modern Fish Smoking
  • Senegambia Maritime Company – Feasibility Study for Boat Project. APDF
  • National Training Authority – Mapping Studies of Industries in The Gambia.
  • Feasibility study for QuantumNet Co. Ltd
  • International Clinic Ltd – Feasibility Study
  • Mini Prospectus by private placement for Arab Gambia Islamic Bank
  • Project Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Feasibility study for QuantumNet Co. Ltd
  • Feasibility Study for Ascot Global Co. Ltd
  • Feasibility Study of Aisha Marie Shopping Complex
  • Feasibility Study on the Expansion of Radville Farms Production and Marketing Operations

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Evaluation & Impact Assessments

  • Impact Assessment of Special Incentive Certificate (SIC) for the Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zone Agency July 2007
  • Impact Assessment Study of the Investment Component for GAMWORKS Agency – a US$12 million Public Works Capacity Building Project financed by World Bank.
  • Social Development Fund (SDF) Special sub-project (micro-finance credit) Effect Study. June 2001
  • Impact Assessment and Tracer Study of the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) commissioned by the Gambia Government/Poverty Programme – “Rights Against Social and Economic Exclusion” (FASE).
  • Impact Assessment Study of the Gambia’s Internet Initiative – UNDP.
  • PACAB Project Social and Economic Impact Assessment Studies
  • The Impact Assessment of the Growing Public Domestic Debt on The Gambian Economy - Discussion Paper.
  • Special Investment Certificate (SIC) and Free Zones Licences (FZL) – Impact Assessment Study

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