Bees for Development

Bees for Development Consulting

 

Bees for Development are leaders in the field of apiculture and development. Our experienced consultancy team provides high quality independent and professional consultancy services to UN organisations, governments, NGOs, aid agencies and the private sector. 

 

How we work

We work with institutions, civil society and communities, always working in practical and participatory ways to meet the needs of our clients.  Our unique knowledge base of sustainable apiculture, rural development and the honey and beeswax trade enables us to find ways to enhance the contribution of beekeeping to building resilient and sustainable livelihoods.

 

Consultancy services

We work in partnership with other organisations and can offer consultancy services within the following areas of expertise:

 

Programme and project design and management - development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and complex projects with beekeeping or trade in bee products as a central theme

Institutional and organisational development - to help networks, beekeeping associations, producer organisations and rural enterprises to work effectively to achieve their objectives

Training and capacity building - conducting training, designing training manuals and training trainers, with view to ensuring the spread and application of appropriate beekeeping knowledge

Market analysis and participatory approaches - market mapping studies and sector analyses to identify how rural beekeepers can gain access to the opportunities created by a significant market demand in bee products
Technology assessment and feasibility studies - evaluating the appropriateness of beekeeping in a range of environments and contexts and provide technical advice on all aspects of this specialised subject: we focus on simple and sustainable methods using indigenous skills and materials.

Residue monitoring plans - we can facilitate the process for honey exporting countries to achieve third country status, thus gaining access to EU markets for honey.

 

For more information about our services and how we can help you, please email us at info@beesfordevelopment.org

 

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If you would like to be considered as an associate consultant please submit your CV using this application form.