Driving innovation, strengthening systems and empowering West Africa.
A leading West African development consulting and engagement organisation. We partner with governments, donors, implementing partners and civil society organisations to mobilise expertise, resources and evidence for sustainable development outcomes.
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One mission. Two structures. Shared expertise.
WACID operates through both consulting and not-for-profit structures — delivering the same technical expertise while giving partners flexibility to work under different funding and contractual arrangements.
For commercial & advisory engagements
A consulting practice serving governments, donors and implementing partners with technical assistance, evaluation, data and advisory services under commercial and contractual arrangements.
- Technical assistance & advisory
- Evaluation, research & data
- Programme design & delivery
For grant-funded & mission initiatives
A not-for-profit structure that mobilises grants and partnerships to strengthen civil society, communities and institutions — and to deliver public-good initiatives across the region.
- Grant-funded programmes
- Civil society & community strengthening
- Resource mobilisation & partnerships
Design → Mobilise → Implement → Strengthen → Measure → Sustain
A clear, repeatable way of working — adapted to each partner’s mandate, country and contractual arrangement.
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Established networks and engagement partnerships across 15+ West African countries.
From regional hubs in Abuja, Lagos, Accra and Dakar, we connect a network of experts, partners and collaborators to deliver in-country and at scale.
Hover or tap a marker to explore our reach. Gold markers are regional hubs; green markers are countries where we have established networks and partnerships.
Work with WACID“WACID is the rare partner that strengthens our systems instead of working around them — combining regional knowledge with genuine technical rigour.”
Country Director · International development agency illustrative
Let’s discuss your project and organisational needs.
Tell us about your mandate. We’ll propose a focused, measurable way forward — and a team that knows the region.