Food and agriculture
Agricultural value chains, food processing, sourcing and distribution.
Strategy consulting and market research in Africa and the Middle East
NDP Conseil is Nicolas du Payrat’s independent consulting practice. I work with businesses, investors, development organisations and consulting firms, primarily in Africa and the Middle East.
Market research
Analysis of demand, competition, distribution channels and trade flows. Interviews with businesses and other value chain participants, market sizing and assessment of market constraints.
Project examples: Studies of pasta and construction materials markets in West Africa; research on trade in fortified foods in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Feasibility studies
Assessment of demand, sourcing and production requirements. Production capacity estimates, financial modelling, comparison of business models and development planning.
Project examples: Capacity assessment for a pasta factory in West Africa; feasibility of local production of therapeutic foods in Tajikistan; business plans for the salt sector in Senegal, Ghana and Mozambique.
Commercial due diligence
Assessment of a business and its market for investment or growth planning. Analysis of customer segments, distribution networks, diversification opportunities and commercial organisation.
Project examples: Commercial due diligence of a telecom operator in West Africa; distribution network improvements for a mobile money operator in Madagascar; assessment of growth opportunities for an energy solutions company.
Sectors
Nutrition
Food fortification, therapeutic foods and infant nutrition.
Industry and energy
Construction materials, manufacturing projects, distribution and diversification.
Financial services
Mobile money, agent networks, financial inclusion and insurance.
Telecommunications
Operators, infrastructure, user research and customer segmentation.
Other sectors
Vocational training, employment, inclusion, water and sanitation, health...