Welcome to Development Associates Limited

Development Associates (DA) is a multidisciplinary development consultancy firm with core competence and track record in development research, Small and Medium Enterprises development and Microfinance, capacity building and human resource development in the public and private sectors

The company is based in Nigeria and has acquired a wealth of expertise and knowledge over the past ten years and has carried out assignments for local and international agencies including the World Bank Group, USAID, DFID, UNDP, GTZ, Federal and state governments and the organized private sector. Besides offering consultancy services, we are also involved in the assessment, design and implementation of development projects for governments and donor agencies. DA brings expertise in administering programmes and projects, particularly involving microfinance and enterprise development as well as strong survey skills and relevant experience in investigative research in development finance and MSME sector.

Our Mission
….is to build value-based relationships and facilitate innovative solutions that offer effective response to the challenges of people and organizations through participatory approaches that are tailored to meet the needs of our clients in a manner that guarantees practical solutions to their problems as well as offer value for money spent.

Ownership and Organisational Structure of the Firm
Development Associates is a fully Nigerian firm, established by an associate of local professionals. The collective experience of our professional staff is over 50 years with hands-on professional know-how that has serviced the needs of governments, donors, development institutions and private businesses with satisfactory results.

Our Commitment
To help our client arrive at practical and hands-on solutions to their problems through provision of unique, quality driven research services. Specifically we
 Create and exchange value with our clients.
 Provide prompt, accurate and reliable information.
 Guarantee uncompromising integrity.
 Monitor our clients’ development.

Our Core Values
 Value centered service organization committed to systematic and well organized information gathering.
 Partnership with clients in solving problems and achieving their goals.
 Develop a powerful team culture dedicated to uncompromising personalized services.
 Operate in mutual trust and respect, that guarantees client satisfaction and retention

Our Approach and assignment process
Our approach to assignments is hinged on the philosophy of client participation and teamwork. The technical expertise of Development Associates is reflected in several ways, incorporating cost-effective methodologies and creative approaches to consulting engagements. We strive to provide unique and excellent professional services that are tailored to meet the needs of our clientele in a manner that guarantees practical solutions to our client’s problems as well as provide value for money spent.
We do not believe in universal solutions. Each situation, we combine our local and international experience and adapt it continuously to the needs of diversified clientele. Our nine stage assignment process comprise of the following.

 Diagnosis and project proposal development
 Client approves project
 Design logistics for achieving the result
 Desk Research
 Field work
 Data processing, analysis and interpretation
 Draft report
 Final report
 Presentation of report