
The Master-coaches
Since 2017, 26 master-coaches have been trained and are now full members of the Association. Their role is to provide support and advice along the implementation of the approach.
Aliou TAMBOURA
abtamboura[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French, Bambara
- Country of experience : Niger
- Master-Coach since 2022
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, Start-up Loop, creation of SME national Association, Anchoring
I’m an agricultural engineer by training; GERME and CEFE trainer; company coach and trainer; company coach trainer; Senior Coach SME Loop
Alhadji OUKOULA
alhadjoukoula[at]yahoo.fr

- Languages : French
- Country of experience : Niger
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Specific experience with Anchoring of SME Loop, M&E system, Certification system
Geographer by training, since 2013 I’ve been coaching promoters and project leaders (IGAs; Scoops/Cooperatives), I have various experience with the SME Loop: Business Coaches, Coach and Master Coach Supervisor, Coach Trainer, Independent Consultant and GIZ Technical Advisor.
Mickael NJANE
njanemichael[at]gmail.com
- Languages : English, Swahili
- Country of experience : Kenya
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Specific experience with M&E system.
Enterprise development enthusiast with a keen interest in different loop
approaches eg Social Enterprise, Start-up loop, acceleration loop, in
Kenya and beyond.
Verni VIJAYARAJAH
verni[at]vernivijay.co.uk

- Languages : English, Tamil, Singalese
- Country of experience : Gambia, Malawi, Nigeria
- Master-Coach since 2017
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, Start-up Loop, Anchoring of SME Loop, M&E system, Certification system, creation of SME Loop Association.
Experienced private sector development consultant with 25+ years in SME
training, start-up support, and project management. As Chairperson of the International SME Loop Association and SME Loop Master Coach, I specialize in capacity building, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, empowering SMEs globally to thrive in competitive markets.
Raphaël KRAIF
raphael.kraif[at]yahoo.com

- Languages : French, English, German
- Master-Coach since 2021
- Country of experience : Benin
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, anchoring of SME Loop.
Having worked on the SME Loop in Benin between 2020 and 2024, I have contributed to the ongoing development of the approach, including the Social Enterprise Loop, as well as scaling internationally. Master Coach since 2021, I have expertise in training trainers, social entrepreneurship and the GTA Loop.
Toni HASSENMEIER
toni.hassenmeier[at]gmx.de

- Languages : English, German
- Country of experience : Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Kenya
- Master-Coach since 2017
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, Anchoring of SME Loop, M&E system.
Int. SME Loop Master Coach, with strong facilitation skills and experience in Organizational Development, Economy for the Common Good, Starting Businesses, App. Design, Design Thinking, Business Modelling (BMC, EBC), Food Innovations. My focus is on working with the people available, enhancing their opportunities to reach their objectives.
Boris HOUEDANOU
borishouedanou[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French, English
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Countries of experience : Benin, Cameroun, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo
- Specific experience with creation of SME national Association, GTA Loop, SE Loop, Start-up Loop, E-Loop, certification, M&E System.
5 years’ experience of Loop approaches: SME Loop, SE Loop, GTA Loop, Start up Loop, E-Loop. I have trained several practitioners (Benin, Niger, Cameroon, Togo, Senegal, Mali, Ghana) in Loop approaches (coach training, basic training, advanced training, training for international master coaches, training in standardized monitoring and evaluation).
Nadjimou LAWANI
nadj2law[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French
- Country of experience : Togo
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Specific experience with creation of SME national Association
Consultant trainer, expert in training, entrepreneurial coaching and project management, I have coordinated programs for SMEs, designed teaching tools and mentored entrepreneurs, impacting hundreds of companies.
Christina CHIGWENEMBE
cchigwenembe[at]gmail.com

- Languages : English, Chichewa and Kiswahili
- Master-Coach since 2021
- Country of experience : Malawi
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, M&E system
I am a business development expert with over 8 years of experience in business development, business coaching, facilitation, training and project/grant management.
Delphine Affi KOFFI
delphine_koffi[at]yahoo.fr

- Languages : French
- Country of experience : Togo
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Specific experience with creation of national SME Loop association
I am a Business Coach specializing in strengthening the managerial capacities of SMEs.
Nan Siriman SOUMANO
nansiriman[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French
- Country of experience : Mali
- Master-Coach since 2021
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, certification, anchoring of SME Loop, M&E System.
Training manager, SME Loop master coach and GERME trainer. Extensive experience in coordinating SME support projects. I also have skills in adult training. Currently promoter of EValua Development Mali SARL.
Abdel Karim KODA
abdelkk24[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French
- Country of experience : Benin
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Specific experience with creation of national SME Loop association, certification, anchoring of SME Loop, GTA Loop, SE Loop,
Financial economist, Expert in SME and Private Sector Development. I am also a GERME/BIT certified trainer. My experiences with the SME loop date back to 2015. Since 2019 to date, I have coordinated the SME loop interventions with various private and public partners. I have trained practitioners from several countries
Samson KOUGBADI
skougbadi[at]gmail.com

- Languages : French, English
- Master-Coach since 2017
- Country of experience : Benin, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo
- Specific experience with creation of SME national Association, anchoring, GTA Loop, SE Loop, Start-up Loop, E-Loop, certification, M&E System.
From 2015 until today, I have supported the introduction and implementation of SME Loop, Startup Loop by several projects in Benin, Togo, Niger, Mali, etc. Having been in charge of the Regional Competence Center, I have contributed to the training of over 700 people (coaches, SME Loop managers).
Marion ROY

- Languages : French, English, German
- Master-Coach since 2023
- Country of experience : Benin, Ghana
- Specific experience with GTA Loop, SE Loop, anchoring of SME Loop
After 2 years with the GIZ, working on the development of the GTA Loop and its anchoring, I have acquired expertise in the implementation of this approach. I accompany coaches in Ghana in the deployment of a pilot and at the same time acquire pedagogical skills in training of coaches.