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FC is an African organization with offices in Addis Ababa, Kigali, and Nairobi. Established in 2006, we have grown from research and advisory services into leading innovative development programming. Alongside FC, FC Development (FCD), which delivers projects through grants, guarantees, and technical assistance, we advance inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.
We integrate development resources, investment funds, and technical services to deliver scalable impact. By working with governments, the private sector, development partners, and financial institutions, we structure development as a joint investment, aligning incentives, pooling resources, and blending capacities with clear exit strategies.
Strategically structured to accelerate investments and implement efficiently, we align diverse stakeholders and optimize resources to create lasting, transformative change. Our three wings allow us to blend key development activities:
FC Development
Our non-profit arm that delivers projects through grants, guarantees, and technical assistance, driving inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.
FC Investment
Our investment arm mobilizes development finance, equity, and capital to drive impactful investments. We are establishing First Addis Investment Bank (FAB) to further bridge finance and development.
FC Advisory Services
Our advisory hub that provides research, analysis, and strategy development in close collaboration with partners to inform evidence-based action.
Our Footprint
In 2025, FC took a bold step in its regional expansion by opening offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kigali, Rwanda, marking its official entry into East Africa. This milestone is part of a broader strategy to build strong networks and deepen collaboration across Africa and beyond. FC continues to maintain a strong national presence through its main office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, supported by six field hubs and eleven satellite offices. With active operations in over 17 cities and towns across the country, FC remains deeply rooted in local ecosystems while steadily expanding its continental footprint.
BRIDGES
PROGRAMME
BRIDGES is a five-year programme implemented by First
Consult in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation,
aimed at supporting 530,000 youth jobs with a …
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
530,000 Jobs & 15,000 Enterprises
Regions:
Federal, Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, SNNP
Years:
2019-24
Enterprise Partners
Client:
UK Aid/Department for International Development
Target:
Creating 45,000 jobs (75% female) and increasing the incomes of 65,000 poor households.
Regions:
National-level, 10 regions of Ethiopia
Years:
2013-20
MESMER
PROGRAMME
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
72200 MSMEs
Regions:
Afar, Amhara, Benishangul, Central Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Gambela, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somlai, South Ethiopia, Southwest, Tigray
Years:
2022-2027
Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture
Partner:
U.S. Department of State – Office of Global Food Security (Lead funder) Government of Ethiopia
Target:
Improve access to healthy diets for 7 million people, with a focus on women and children
Regions:
156+ target woredas across Ethiopia.
Years:
2023-2028
MESMER
PROGRAMME
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
72200 MSMEs
Regions:
Afar, Amhara, Benishangul, Central Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Gambela, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somlai, South Ethiopia, Southwest, Tigray
Years:
2022-2027
BRIDGES
PROGRAMME
The BRIDGES Programme is a nationwide initiative implemented by FC in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to create sustainable jobs for Ethiopian youth by providing skills training, entrepreneurship support, and access to employment opportunities.
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
530,000 Jobs & 15,000 Enterprises
Regions:
Federal, Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, SNNP
Years:
2019-2024
Women's Enterprise Development Programme (WEDP)
Partner:
European Investment Bank, World Bank
Target:
16 Financial institutions with increased capacity
Regions:
Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Oromia, Sidama, SNNPR
Years:
2013-2023
Enterprise Partners
Client:
UK Aid/Department for International Development
Target:
Creating 45,000 jobs (75% female) and increasing the incomes of 65,000 poor households.
Regions:
National-level, 10 regions of Ethiopia
Years:
2013-2020
Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture
Partner:
U.S. Department of State – Office of Global Food Security (Lead funder) Government of Ethiopia
Target:
Improve access to healthy diets for 7 million people, with a focus on women and children
Regions:
156+ target woredas across Ethiopia.
Years:
2023-2028
MESMER
PROGRAMME
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
72200 MSMEs
Regions:
Afar, Amhara, Benishangul, Central Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Gambela, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somlai, South Ethiopia, Southwest, Tigray
Years:
2022-2027
BRIDGES
PROGRAMME
BRIDGES is a five-year programme implemented by First
Consult in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation,
aimed at supporting 530,000 youth jobs with a …
Client:
Mastercard Foundation
Target:
530,000 Jobs & 15,000 Enterprises
Regions:
Federal, Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, SNNP
Years:
2019-2024
Women's Enterprise Development Programme (WEDP)
Partner:
European Investment Bank, World Bank
Target:
16 Financial institutions with increased capacity
Regions:
Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Oromia, Sidama, SNNPR
Years:
2013-2023
Enterprise Partners
Client:
UK Aid/Department for International Development
Target:
Creating 45,000 jobs (75% female) and increasing the incomes of 65,000 poor households.
Regions:
National-level, 10 regions of Ethiopia
Years:
2013-2020
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