Sahel Développement, a trusted partner
Sahel Développement supports institutions, SMEs, cooperatives, and development programs in strengthening value chains, building skills, and structuring markets.
Sahel Développement: an integrated ecosystem for impact
Operating across all regions of Senegal and West Africa, Sahel Développement works on strategic sectors: agriculture and agribusiness, craftsmanship and CCI, social and solidarity economy, light industries, green economy, digitalization, and access to finance.
Our mission
Strengthen value chains, promote inclusive entrepreneurship, develop competencies, foster innovation and digital markets, and support public policies and development partners.
From CETA-SI and Sahel Training Center to CRAFT FUSION AFRICA and SICAD, our initiatives create bridges between training, production, commercialization, and financing.
- Structuring projects
- 31+
- Entrepreneurs supported
- 30 000+
- Institutional & development partners
- 60+
Our commitments
All our interventions follow a responsible, inclusive, and results-oriented approach aligned with the SDGs, Agenda 2063, and national priorities.
- Impact & accountability
- Measuring results, documenting changes, and ensuring transparency with partners and beneficiaries.
- Adaptive innovation
- Designing efficient, frugal, and context-appropriate solutions.
- Operational excellence
- Ensuring quality through multidisciplinary expertise and proven methodologies.
- Inclusion & equity
- Placing women, youth, and vulnerable groups at the center of value creation.
- Sustainability & climate
- Promoting green economy, circular practices, and sustainable resource management.
- Partnerships
- Co-building with ministries, agencies, donors, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and professional organizations.
Governance & organizational structure
With headquarters in Kaolack, an office in Dakar, and multiple training & incubation hubs, Sahel Développement relies on a network of 70+ associated consultants to ensure proximity, responsiveness, and quality.
Our strategic partners
They trust us
Leadership team
A multidisciplinary team of consultants, trainers, sector experts, and M&E specialists working together to deliver excellence.
Cheikh THIAM
Président Directeur Général
Our offices
Sahel Développement is strongly rooted in local territories with headquarters in Kaolack, an office in Dakar, and training hubs that cover the country.
Dakar Office
Route de l’Aéroport
En face Agence La Banque Agricole – Yoff
Phone : +221 33 843 37 90
National Headquarters – Kaolack
Jardins Maraîchers Lot N° 58
Route de Gossas
Phone : +221 33 941 69 44
Additional field hubs
Quartier Sam Yabal
Route Hôpital Matlaboul Fawzaini
Phone : +221 33 941 69 44