First Consult is a leading economic development consulting firm implementing projects in Ethiopia. Founded in 2006, First Consult has grown to design and implement projects across the agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams combine a capacity to execute with a clarity of the local context. We have delivered at-scale real impact in terms of jobs & wealth creation, business formation & growth, and investment attraction & mobilisation.
Our experience in Ethiopian development since 2006 spans a range of sectors and partnerships. Broadly organized, our expertise are in ...
First Consult has been engaged in Ethiopia's chief employing and GDP sector – Agriculture – at multiple levels.
A few of our existing projects and programmes have adopted interventions responding to COVID-1.
Creating jobs often requires a multi-sectoral approach and First Consult has implemented a variety of jobs focused interventions.
First Consult has worked in the finance and investment sectors since its earliest days. We have developed expertise in financial sector development.
First Consult has worked to develop enterprises of all sizes, from micro (<5 employees) to large corporations.
Dr Ahmed is the Chairman of First Consult. Dr. Ahmed was previously...
Nebil is the Managing Director of First Consult. With an entrepreneurial...
Michael is a Managing Partner and overall Technical Director of projects...
Meron is the Commercial Director and General Manager of First Consult...
Haben Woldu is an Ethiopian born, American educated professional with...
Henok, with over 18 years of experience oversees the technical...
Kenno is the Programme Lead for MESMER Programme, as well as, for...
Wengelawit is leading the Enterprise Competitiveness BRIDGE under the...
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