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SMD Policy Management Group is a bilingual international consultancy firm with its primary focus in Managing for Development Results (MfDR).

The firm has its regional office based in Dakar, Senegal, its country office in The Gambia, and has country representatives across the sub-region. SMD comprises international experts with substantial experience in a wide range of development and management fields. Over the years, we have been involved in the implementation of initiatives funded through the cooperation of international development partners and a wide range of government institutions and NGOs.

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The SMD Group is strategically positioned to provide unparalleled value and results in the form of (1) Training and Capacity Building (2) Technical Assistance (3) Research and Technical Studies. The firm has a unique understanding of knowledge-based industries and the intricacies of effective capacity development.

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2024-04-19

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The Gambia Office contracted SMD Policy Management Group to conduct an assignment on youth skills and training needs assessment in Banjul.

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2024-04-04

After a successful benchmarking expedition to Rwanda and Namibia, SMD facilitated a two-day SWOT workshop to present the study tour report and share lessons learned and best practices observed from the tour.

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2024-04-04

Our recently concluded study tour coordinated with the National Roads Authority led to visits by the key institutions steering the commendable work in road networks and urban planning in Rwanda and Namibia. Both countries were strategically chosen ba

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We currently have no vacancies but please do contact us if you wish to register your interest in any future vacancies.

Testimonials

"I hereby attest that under the leadership of Mr. Sana M. Darboe of SMD Policy Management Group has successfully completed the End of project Evaluation - Building Democratic Culture and Tolerance Through Awareness raising and Civic Education. The assignment was completed in accordance with the contract signed and timely delivery of the contract terms and conditions with satisfaction".

ActionAID International, The Gambia.

This workshop was very very good. It is something I would recommend to a wider aspect of government

Amudou Chukwudi Goddy, Auditor General, Delta State Nigeria

Given the intermediate results towards institutionalising a results based M & E culture in Nigeria I would not hesitate to recommend the services of (SMD) to support similar initiatives in the public sector reform area

Dr Zakari Lawal, Director M & E - National Planning Commission

The contract was executed in accordance with the terms of reference and within specific deadlines, to UNDP's complete satisfaction

Lumiere Jean-Felix Issang, Head of Environment and Sustainable development unit, UNDP

The people are friendly, the environment is welcoming and the program is rich

Sheik Omar Bittaye, Principle Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Energy

The firms understanding of public sector management, the quality of the trainers and their expertise from working in other parts of the world, made it possible for a world class training delivery in totoal satisfaction of the project and state beneficiaries

Benson Ojoko, Project Coordinator - Delta SEEFOR

We wish to sincerely commend the team at SMD for their exemplary approach and professionalism

Abdoulie T.B Jarra, Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment

The trainer was in a class of his own - in terms of the quality, quality of delivery, quality of materials. I found the training very useful and very relevant to my work

Ebnezass Bayode, Project Coordinator PSGRDP, Kogi State Nigeria

The participants were pleased with the coordination of the workshop and commends SMDs broader team for their efficiency in service delivery

Malang Nyass, Director - National Authorising Officer Systems Support Unit

The programme was very interactive

Goddey Gborogen, Internal Auditor project SEEFOR, Delta State, Nigeria

We have no hesitation in recommending SMD Policy Management Associates for their high level of knowledge and expertise, successful delivery and superb training

Abdoulie Jallow, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

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The Gambia

No.1 SMD Plaza, Bijilo, P.O Box 3383 Serrekunda, The Gambia.
(+220) 741 40 97 - Office
(+220) 397 11 95 - WhatsApp

Senegal

3rd & 4th Floor Lot No. 61, Ouest Foire, Bande Verte, VDN BP 4695, Dakar RP, Senegal
(+221) 338675342 - Office
(+221) 708895200 - WhatsApp

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