Established in 2009 by its founder/CEO Furera Isma Jumare, MicroDevelopment Consulting Limited (MDCL) began as a multidisciplinary firm. In 2025 its strategic focus was refined – transforming into a specialised consulting firm committed to advancing women’s empowerment in agriculture, aiming to deliver of tailored, impact-driven solutions that yield measurable outcomes.

OUR ASPIRATION
To be a trusted partner in empowering women across Africa to participate meaningfully and thrive in agricultural systems and value chains.

WHAT WE COMMIT TO
Through research, project management, and capacity development, we are dedicated to equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities that enhance their participation, amplify their voices, and empower them to thrive in agriculture.

WHAT WE STAND FOR
Teamwork; Integrity; Professionalism; Excellent Service.

THEMATIC FOCUS AREAS
Research; Project Management; Capacity Development.

STRATEGIC PILLARS 
Institutional Capacity Development; Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture; Research and Innovation; Sustainable Agribusiness Development; Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy.

SERVICES
Consulting and Advisory Services: institutional capacity building, agribusiness development, and policy consulting to Governments, NGOs, development agencies, and private agribusinesses.
Training and Capacity Development: Workshops, online courses, in-person training programmes for women entrepreneurs, cooperatives, corporate agribusinesses, and donor organisations.
Research and Data Services: Market research, feasibility studies, policy reports. Target audience – development agencies, government, and investors.
Agribusiness Incubation & Market Linkage Services: Mentorship, access to finance, digital platforms, and aggregation hubs for women-led agribusinesses, cooperatives, financial institutions.
Events and Conferences: Events and policy dialogues for development agencies, government, cooperatives, and corporate stakeholders.

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