Agronomist and farmer examining vegetable crops

Consultancy in Dakar, Senegal

Science for sustainable agriculture.

We support institutions, businesses and agricultural stakeholders through applied research, consulting and training, in Senegal and beyond.

  • Applied research
  • Strategic consulting
  • Training

From science to action. Solutions with lasting impact.

Understand. Support. Transform.
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Rooted in Senegal. Working across territories.

International frameworks we work with

  • ODD
  • ESG
  • GRI
  • GHG Protocol
  • IFC Performance Standards
  • ISO

Support designed for your organisation

Different roles bring different challenges. Our work connects strategic decisions with the realities of agrifood systems.

Agricultural development professionals discussing maps

Institutions and development stakeholders

Structure policies, programmes and projects around the needs of territories and value chains.

  • Studies and territorial assessments
  • Programme design and monitoring
  • Stakeholder dialogue and decision support
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Agricultural cooperative sorting harvested maize

Businesses and value-chain stakeholders

Improve practices, understand risks and build viable agricultural projects.

  • Agroecological transition and ESG strategy
  • Agribusiness project structuring
  • Quality and compliance preparation
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Training women farmers in climate-smart innovations in a field

Teams and agricultural organisations

Develop practical skills with learning tailored to the role and context.

  • Strategic and technical training
  • Participatory learning
  • Practical tools and knowledge sharing
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  • Science
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • Impact

Accelerating the sustainable transformation of agri-food systems

Agri-food systems face major challenges: climate change, degradation of natural resources, biodiversity loss, shifting markets, growing sustainability requirements and the need to ensure accessible and resilient food.

CEADSA SARL supports stakeholders who want to turn these challenges into opportunities for transition, innovation and lasting value creation. We draw on science, agroecology, innovation, data and strategic expertise to design and implement solutions suited to the realities of territories, businesses and agricultural value chains.

About the firm

What we bring

Science & expertise
Work grounded in scientific knowledge, evidence and best practice.
Systems thinking
An integrated reading of the interactions between agriculture, climate, biodiversity, economy, territories and society.
From strategy to action
Support that goes beyond the study: design, experimentation and implementation.
Context-appropriate innovation
Relevant, accessible innovations suited to the realities of territories and stakeholders.
Skills transfer
We build team capacity and foster the autonomy of the organisations we support.
Connecting stakeholders
Synergies between research, public policy, businesses, producers, investors and territories.

Our method, in 7 steps

  1. Diagnose

    Analyse systems, needs, constraints, risks and opportunities.

  2. Design

    Co-develop strategies, projects, business models, mechanisms and solutions suited to the context.

  3. Experiment

    Test, prototype and validate solutions in real or controlled conditions.

  4. Implement

    Roll out solutions, build capacity and support stakeholders in action.

  5. Measure

    Track performance, impacts, results and compliance levels.

  6. Improve

    Implement corrective actions and continuously strengthen performance.

  7. Scale up

    Capitalise on, replicate and institutionalise solutions that have proven their relevance.

  8. Where is your project at?

    We can step in at any stage, from the first diagnosis to scaling up.

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Lush green rice field

From knowledge to action

Understand the system to act where it matters

A field, business or territory connects resources, people and markets. Sustainable solutions take their interactions into account.

Observe the context

Combine available data, field constraints and the needs expressed by stakeholders.

Connect the challenges

Consider production, soil, water, climate, biodiversity, economic viability and inclusion together.

Support decisions

Translate analysis into priorities, actions and indicators suited to the project.

The systems we support

Woman farmer in a maize field
Maize field
Market day, fruit and vegetable stalls
Market day
Young woman farmer carrying a basket of maize
Maize harvest

News, 30 March 2026

CEADSA SARL opens its doors in Dakar

The Consultancy in Agroecology and Sustainability of Agri-Food Systems is officially established, with publication in the legal gazette L’Expédition.

Questions before getting started

A few pointers to prepare an initial conversation and clarify your needs.

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At what stage can we contact CEADSA?

When developing an idea, commissioning an assessment or working on an existing project. An initial discussion helps identify whether you need strategic guidance, problem-solving, skills development or support for a new phase.

Can a project combine several areas of expertise?

A project may bring together consulting, training, data and compliance. Its scope can combine several areas of expertise according to the objectives and skills required.

What deliverables can be planned?

Depending on the project: an assessment, recommendations, a roadmap, monitoring tools, training materials or audit preparation documentation. Deliverables and validation criteria should be agreed during scoping.

How are budget and timeline defined?

Scoping considers objectives, location, available data, depth of analysis and expected deliverables. Describing these factors helps establish an appropriate scope, timeline and proposal.

A project, a study, a training course?

Let’s talk about your challenges. Together we will build a response tailored to your organisation, territory or value chain.