Our members

The trainers

The SME Loop trainers play an active role along the implementation of the approach, espacially during the training 1 and 2. SME Loop trainers have qualification and/or certification of different entrepreneurship approaches such as “Competency based economies through formation of enterprise (CEFE)”, “Start and improve your business (SIYB)” from the International Labour Office (ILO) or “EMPRETEC” from UNCTAD.

Their tasks are summarized below :

  • Development of training curriculum including handouts etc., possibly translating material;
  • Preparation and delivery of trainings (with up to 24 participants) according to assessment and discussions with coaches

Issah ABDULAI

issahkavinang[at]yahoo.com

  • Languages : English
  • Country of experience : Ghana
  • Specific experience with GTA Loop, Start-up Loop

CEO of Kavinang, MSc Organizational Development, Chartered Accountant Ghana and a Trainer In 2019, among the first trained by the Green Innovation Centre at Benin for implementation of the GIZ Agri Business Training and coaching Loop in Ghana. We have successfully implemented five Loops with GIZ AgriBiz and MOAP NW/EU

Joseph Otieno AYIEKO

ayiekoh[…]gmail.com

  • Languages : English, Kiswahili
  • Country of experience : Kenya
  • Specific experience with Start-up loop, Anchoring of SME Loop, M&E system,.

A Master degree holder and a Trainer for Rural Economic Empowerment with over 30 years experience under different models

Elizabeth KAMWARO

ekamwaro[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : English, Kiswahili
  • Country of experience : Kenya
  • Specific experience with Start-up Loop, anchoring of SME Loop, Social Enterprise Loop

Holds a bachelors degree in Community Development. Licenced MSME trainer by ILO SIYB and Wadhwani Foundation. More than 8 years experience in supporting MSMEs, trainers and coaches in Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Rwandain Kenya

Kamau IRUNGU


kirungu[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : English, Kiswahili
  • Country of experience : Kenya
  • Specific experience with Anchoring of SME Loop, creation of national SME Loop association.

I have over 15 years of experience specializing in entrepreneurship development and sustainability. My expertise includes capacity building for MSMEs, project management, and fostering partnerships, with a focus on sustainable development, business training, coaching, and ecosystem strengthening across various sectors, driving long-term growth and innovation.

Aliou TAMBOURA

abtamboura[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : French, Bambara
  • Country of experience : Niger
  • 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

Aminou SABIOU ABOUBACAR

sabiou.aminou[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : French
  • Country of experience : Niger
  • Specific experience with Start-up Loop, E-loop, creation of SME national Association, Anchoring, M&E System

We have coordinated and accompanied SME-Loop training cycles in Niger. We are currently training coaches to implement the SME-Loop cycle in the Maradi region for the NGO Association des Jeunes Promoteurs du Niger (AJPN).

Nadjimou LAWANI

nadj2law[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : French
  • Country of experience : Togo
  • 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.

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

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.

Mawouli Adzo AGOGUE


esther.ago7[at]gmail.com

  • Languages : French
  • Country of experience : Togo
  • Specific experience with creation of SME national Association, certification.

GERME Certified Consultant-Trainer, Business Coach and SME Loop trainer, I’m an Economist, Finance and Development Manager with 24 years’ professional experience in various fields of expertise, including : Diagnosis, business plan development, business management, financing, follow-up and coaching of entrepreneurs.