Advisory · Partnerships · Execution
Build, operate
and grow in
West Africa.
We help international companies and investors enter West African markets, build trusted local partnerships and execute projects in mining, manufacturing, healthcare and energy.
Cross Sector
Depth
Regional
Market Insight
Local Partner
Network
Execution
Focused
30+
Years of Regional
Experience
25+
Projects
Delivered
6+
West African
Countries
Trusted
Local Networks
Across public and private sectors
Bilingual
Support
English & French
Our company
Connecting international opportunity with local execution.
Access Afric is a bilingual advisory and execution firm based in Dakar, Senegal. We work with international companies, investors and project operators looking to enter, establish or grow in West African markets.
Rather than handing over a report and stepping away, we stay involved through establishment, implementation and long-term growth.
Our mission
Help international companies succeed in West Africa, with credible partners and practical delivery at every stage.
What makes us different
One team combining regional knowledge, local networks and hands-on delivery.
Geographic focus
We support projects across West Africa, with particular strength in Senegal and francophone market navigation.
Services
Services built for market entry and growth.
Our services are organised around the four capabilities businesses need to move from opportunity to execution.
Market Entry & Business Expansion
A clear, evidence based path into a new West African market.
We help you evaluate the opportunity, understand what it takes to operate and prepare a market entry plan that stands up to reality on the ground.
- Market and opportunity analysis
- Entry strategy and positioning
- Regulatory and licensing landscape
- Local establishment setup
- Regional expansion planning
Partnerships & Business Development
The right local relationships to enter, operate and grow.
We identify, qualify and engage the partners, stakeholders and institutions you need to operate effectively in a new market.
- Local partner identification and due diligence
- Stakeholder and government mapping
- Institutional engagement
- Distribution and supplier partnerships
- Joint venture and in market representation
Operations & Project Support
From planning to coordinated execution on the ground.
We coordinate local stakeholders, documentation, suppliers and day to day requirements so you keep visibility and momentum throughout delivery.
- Project coordination and operational setup
- Procurement and supplier coordination
- Permitting, logistics and documentation
- In market liaison and issue resolution
- Progress monitoring and reporting
Investment & Growth Advisory
Grounded decisions on where to invest and how to grow.
We help investors and operators evaluate opportunities, understand commercial viability, identify real risks and build a practical plan for growth.
- Feasibility and commercial due diligence
- Opportunity screening and risk assessment
- Investment readiness
- Growth and expansion strategy
- Strategic partnership structuring
Sectors
Where we apply our expertise.
Every industry works differently. We adapt our approach to the realities that shape each one.
Mining & Natural Resources
Support for mining companies, investors and project developers evaluating, establishing or expanding responsible resource ventures.
- Market and opportunity assessment
- Local partner and supplier identification
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Regulatory and permitting coordination
- Procurement and logistics support
- Project development support
- Operational liaison and reporting
Manufacturing & Industrial
Support for manufacturers and industrial businesses establishing production, supply chains or regional operating capacity.
- Facility and operational setup planning
- Supplier identification and development
- Procurement and supply chain support
- Permitting and regulatory coordination
- Production logistics
- Distribution and regional expansion
- Workforce and implementation coordination
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Market access and partnership support for healthcare companies, pharmaceutical businesses and health sector initiatives.
- Healthcare market assessment
- Regulatory landscape navigation
- Institutional and distributor partnerships
- Market entry planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Product positioning support
- Local implementation coordination
Energy & Infrastructure
Advisory and execution support for energy, infrastructure and industrial development projects.
- Project opportunity assessment
- Stakeholder and government engagement
- Development partner identification
- Regulatory coordination
- Procurement and supplier support
- Project implementation support
- Operational and commercial planning
How we work
A practical path from opportunity to execution.
We tailor each engagement to the client, sector and market. The process typically follows four stages.
Assess
We review your objectives, project stage, target market and operating requirements.
Connect
We identify the relationships, local expertise, partners and stakeholders needed to move things forward.
Establish
We help prepare the commercial, regulatory and operational foundations required to enter the market.
Execute
We coordinate local implementation, provide ongoing support and help resolve challenges as the project develops.
Talk to our team about your project.
Tell us where things stand today. We will help define the next step.
Why Access Afric
Local knowledge. Global perspective. Real execution.
Regionally grounded
Deep expertise in West Africa's markets, regulations and culture.
Relationship driven
Long standing local relationships that open the right doors.
Built for execution
Practical, results focused support from strategy through execution.
Sustainable growth
Long term value for the businesses we work with and the communities around them.
Let's work together
Ready to build your next
opportunity in West Africa?
Tell us about your market, sector or project. We will connect you with the right person on our team.