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International development

International Development That Builds Local Capability

Effective international development creates lasting change when it strengthens local capability, supports economic participation and delivers practical outcomes on the ground. Prime Consulting has led and supported development assistance programmes across Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, working alongside governments, donors, communities and the private sector to deliver results that endure beyond the life of any single intervention.

A core principle of this work is empowerment. By building the capability of local staff, institutions and businesses, Prime Consulting ensures that knowledge, skills and systems remain in place long after programmes conclude. Over the past decade, international development programmes valued at more than USD 100 million have been designed, managed, reviewed or supported using this approach.

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Development Expertise Across Key Sectors

Prime Consulting applies private sector thinking to development challenges, combining commercial discipline with social responsibility. Work spans five key areas that are central to sustainable development outcomes.

These include:

Agriculture, global food security and rural development
Rural and urban water supply
Renewable energy systems, including solar and hydropower
Infrastructure development
Private sector and market systems strengthening

Collectively, these programmes have reached more than six million people, generating an estimated economic value exceeding USD 250 million. Notable results include major productivity gains achieved through long term agricultural programmes, such as substantial increases in wheat and potato yields, significant reductions in livestock mortality and sustained growth in farm household incomes.

Services and Capacity Building

Prime Consulting delivers end to end development support, from early scoping through to implementation, review and transition.

Core services include:

Project and programme scoping and design
Programme and project management
Strategic and operational reviews
Policy advice and advocacy
Value and supply chain improvement
Technical and business advisory services
Industry development strategies
Private sector market development
Vocational education and training

Capacity building is embedded across all assignments and includes:

Training needs analysis
Training programme design and delivery
Technology needs assessment
Support for new technology adoption
Business coaching and mentoring
Industry outreach and extension services

Prime Consulting also has strong experience establishing and managing co financing facilities that combine technical assistance with targeted funding to catalyse commercial initiatives in development contexts.

Our Sector knowledge extends to:

Agriculture

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Infrastructure

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Renewable Energy

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Water Resources

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Examples of our work:

Agricultural and Livelihood Development, Afghanistan

Prime Consulting designed and implemented a long term programme in Bamyan Province that addressed constraints to food security, incomes and livelihood sustainability using a market systems approach.
Zambia Dairy Transformation Programme

A national programme was delivered to strengthen smallholder dairy farming and cooperative structures, increasing milk supply to processors and improving household incomes.
Urban Development Support, Uzbekistan

Support was provided to the Government of Uzbekistan through preparation and design of urban development initiatives as the country expanded regional urban centres.
Caribbean Small Ruminants Advisory Programme

Technical assistance helped establish a networked advisory and training system using mobile applications and digital platforms in partnership with the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.
Bamyan Renewable Energy Project, Afghanistan

Prime Consulting trained and mentored staff at a state owned power company to operate and maintain a one megawatt solar generation facility and distribution network.
Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility, Afghanistan

Technical assistance was provided to the United Kingdom funded programme to support agricultural growth and rural enterprise development.
Agricultural Value Chains Livestock Programme, Afghanistan

Support was delivered to the United States funded programme focused on strengthening livestock value chains and expanding private sector participation.