Practice 02 · Studies

Socio-economic studies and strategic analysis

Understand before acting. Our studies inform the decisions of institutions, projects and investors with reliable data and a sharp reading of the Malian context.

Our offer

What we do

Study reports, market analysis, research and sector data.

  • Study reports
  • Market analysis
  • Sector data
  • Diagnostic, baseline and feasibility studies
  • Socio-economic and agro-sylvo-pastoral studies
  • Market and value chain analysis
  • Environmental and social impact assessments, climate change
  • Forest and hydro-agricultural development studies
  • Desk research and sector data production
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Typical deliverables

What you receive

  • Study reports and summary notes
  • Market and value chain analyses
  • Sector databases
  • Maps and results tables
  • Strategic recommendations

Every deliverable is adapted to the commissioning party’s requirements and validated with your teams.

Our approach

Four steps, from data to action.

  1. 01

    Frame

    Research questions, methodology and sampling.

  2. 02

    Explore

    Desk review, interviews and field surveys.

  3. 03

    Analyse

    Cross-analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.

  4. 04

    Recommend

    Operational conclusions and strategic options.

Track record

More assignments in this practice.

See the 5 assignments in this practice

  1. 2026

    StudyGIZ

    Baseline study for the global project “Women’s Empowerment for Resilient Rural Areas” (WE4R/GMV)

    Kayes and Nioro regions

  2. 2022

    StudyAFPB

    Study of the local milk value chain in the Barouéli district

    Barouéli district

  3. 2022

    StudySave the Children

    Analytical study of the impact of the regional and international context on vulnerabilities in Mali

    Sikasso, Mopti and Gao

Fields of application

Where this practice works

See all 13 sectors

  • Diagnostic studiesDiagnostic, baseline and feasibility studies
  • Socio-economic studiesSocio-economic and agro-sylvo-pastoral studies
  • Land developmentForest and hydro-agricultural development studies
  • Environment & climateEnvironmental and social impact assessments, climate change
  • Food securityFood and nutrition security
  • Producer groupsAdvisory support to farmer and professional groups

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