Match Maker Associates

About

Match Maker Associates builds business linkages that increase the rewards and reduce the risks of participating in emerging economies. Since 2003 we have delivered a range of private sector development services to clients in the non-profit, donor and private sectors: • Project Design • Project Management • Project Evaluation • Value Chain Development • Training and Mentoring • Business Planning • Enterprise Financing We are unique as all of our work is built around the core concept of value chains. We annually research 10 to 20 products and services using value chain analysis tools, which makes us a leader in promoting equitable private sector development in emerging economies. Match Maker has grown over the years into ...

Finance

Match Maker has seen time and again the constraints of finance over successful business development. Microfinance increasingly provides for small enterprises and banks continue to service loans to large businesses, but medium sized enterprises seeking capital investments are left wanting. These companies are often fast growing, with good projections and high potential employment creation. However, determining a long term profitable strategy, structuring the business so that it is eligible for finance, developing comprehensive bankable business plans and finding an appropriate financier is often a challenge. Match Maker delivers meso-level financing through strategic and business planning as well as with financial brokerage ...

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Portfolio

Match Maker has worked for a range of non-profit, donor and private sector clients across Sub Saharan Africa and elsewhere on projects ranging from sub sector and value chain analysis and development to training programs and capacity building. Our core area of work is in eastern and southern Africa, which can be explored using the links below. In addition, we have completed assignments in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana), Asia (Nepal) and Eastern Europe (Albania, Montenegro).

Services

Match Maker provides a range of private sector development services to clients in the non-profit, donor and private sectors. All of our services emphasise wealth creation and the promotion of social entrepreneurship and are delivered through consultancies, training and financial brokerage.

Contact

Arusha Office Visiting Address: Plot No. 45, Mtoni Road (behind East African Hotel) Postal Address: P.O. Box 12257, Arusha, Tanzania Phone: Tel/fax: +255 27 2543166 / Mob: +255 787 972 005 View Larger Map Dar es Salaam Office Visiting Address: Mikocheni ‘B’ Area Postal Address: P.O. Box 5172, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Phone: Tel/fax: +255 22 2780747 View Larger Map

Consultancy

Match Maker has undertaken consultancy assignments in nearly 20 countries in Sub Saharan Africa and elsewhere. The majority of these have involved analysing a range of sub sectors and value chains for clients involved in economic development. We have also assessed project performance for mid-term and final reviews as well as undertaking business planning for private companies. Our engagement has typically ranged from a few weeks to a few months and our network of consultants gives us the flexibility to meet most requirements. Examples of sub sector and value chain analysis include commodities such as, fruit (Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe), nuts ...

Training

Match Maker staff are skilled and experienced trainers who have delivered courses to producer groups, non-profit facilitators and private companies. We offer regular and tailor-made courses at our offices in Arusha and around the world. Value Chain Development (VCD) Match Maker has delivered its flagship Value Chain Development (VCD) course over 30 times to participants from Europe, Africa and Asia. The course is broadly divided into two modules. Module 1 Sub Sector and Value Chain Analysis provides key theoretical concepts and research tools to understand the value chain framework. Highlights include sub sector selection and mapping, profitability and sensitivity analysis, constraints and opportunities analysis, ...

Links

ACDI/VOCA The site of this non profit organisation offers information on agribusiness, enterprise development and financial services including methods and case studies. www.acdivoca.org Action for Enterprise This is the site of one of the leaders in the field of private sector/enterprise development. www.actionforenterprise.org BDS Knowledge This site offers an inter-agency database on developing value chains, linkages and service markets. It is operated by the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development and provides links to numerous documents relating to market assessments, project design, implementation and impact. www.bdsknowledge.org Global Value Chains Initiative This site provides the outputs of a loose network of researchers, activists, and policymakers who have sought to consolidate ...