Placing people at the heart of development

Placing people at the heart of development

At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we understand that behind each development project there is a human story. For this reason, we favour dynamic development cooperation that places beneficiaries at the heart of our work.

Our people-centred approach, based on six core sectors of expertise, ensures that the projects we implement deliver the best possible outcome in terms of socially-inclusive growth and poverty reduction and have a sustainable and measurable impact on peoples’ lives.

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We have zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We would rather lose a project than engage in corrupt behavior. We take integrity and compliance very seriously, hence anti-fraud and compliance training is compulsory for all our colleagues.
Eva Raute
Managing Director of GOPA
My first assignment for GOPA was in 1996 and since then I’ve had 25 contracts for various projects. I really appreciate the work ethics and the professional attitude of the GOPA team, they are a reliable partner. We share the same goal of delivering good results to our clients.
Gerhard Rettenbacher
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Lebanon funded by the European Union
What I enjoy about working at GOPA is the team culture and growth mindset. I learn every day, working with colleagues and partners all over the world, facing the most varied challenges and finding innovative solutions – all this in a company which promotes the strengths of each team member and invests in our professional development.
Cecilia Del Prete
Project Manager in the Education and Employment Promotion team
What I appreciate about GOPA is the trustful partnership and the confidence they have in my work. I receive help when I need it and together we take responsibility for the project’s results.
Elena Maximenco
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Tajikistan
Prior to joining the team in our headquarters, I worked for GOPA on a GIZ-funded project at the EAC Secretariat in Tanzania. I now have a pleasantly wide perspective on strategic aspects of our projects. I am particularly inspired by the dynamics of working in different countries and on diverse topics
Jesse Mutua
Project Manager in the Governance and Economic Development team
After spending two years in Djibouti, I am currently in Ethiopia on another long-term assignment with GOPA. I work in remote areas and it is important for me that I can communicate freely in a collaborative environment. With GOPA I feel comfortable and supported, which means we can be pro-active in the implementation of project activities.
Massimo Amorosi
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Ethiopia funded by KfW
I’ve been working in GOPA’s RDE team for more than 16 years now, and still appreciate the autonomy and trust we get to design our work freely. I personally like working at the interface between project personnel and our partner countries – and I feel at ease working closely together with highly committed, competent colleagues with whom I also share the same values.
Annette Heinrich
Senior Project Manager in the Rural Development and Environment Team
I have been working with GOPA for 9 years, as a key expert for an EU-financed statistical project in IPA countries. It is a very challenging project with activities and pilot projects in 7 countries. The management processes we have established together with the GOPA team and the great cooperation are the key to our success.
Sabine Lange
Team Leader for a GOPA project in the Balkans
I have been thoroughly enjoying my job at the Statistics department due to the mix of cultures and backgrounds of our Stats-team, experienced colleagues working alongside young professionals passing down their years and decades of knowledge.
Ines Hamann
Project Manager in the Statistics team
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Jonas Kaufmann
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I enjoy the consultative teamwork at GOPA. This – and also GOPA’s professional approach in decision making and implementation of activities – makes the company stronger and ensures success, even in challenging situations.
Timothy Wesonga
Team Leader for a GOPA project at the East African Community (EAC) funded by GIZ
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Christina Hembrock
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team

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Kyrgyzstan: Round Table Event Supports Statistical Modernisation

The National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic recently organised a high-level round table to present the "Tax Administration and Statistical System Modernisation Project", in which GOPA Worldwide Consultants is in consortium with Statistics Finland. 

With more than 60 participants from all ministries, the event provided an opportunity for GOPA's experts to present key aspects of the statistical modernisation project and to enhance cooperation with other public authorities in modernising and disseminating official statistical data.

We are very pleased and proud of our expert team's efficient contribution to the event, and of the dynamic cooperation with the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank.

Cambodia: Launching the Cambodia – EU Cooperation Facility

GOPA Worldwide Consultants is proud to announce the successful commencement of the Cambodia – EU Cooperation Facility, marked by a kick-off event held in Phnom Penh on 14 February. The project Team Leader, Rudi Schuetz, presented key operational procedures to the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Cambodia, ensuring a smooth implementation process. The main objective of the programme is to make the Facility responsive to emerging conditions and capable of promptly addressing ad-hoc or short-term requests in support of specific EU Delegation priorities in Cambodia.

Colombia: Successful Completion of Consolidation of Peace (ProPaz II) Project

GOPA Worldwide Consultants is pleased to announce the successful completion of our cooperation with GIZ on the implementation of the Consolidation of Peace in Colombia (ProPaz II) project, which contributes to Colombia's ongoing processes of truth, justice and reparations.

The collaboration recently culminated in a reflective workshop held on 18 January 2024. Attended by GOPA’s Expert Team in Colombia, the GOPA backstopper, as well as the GIZ contract manager and coordinator, this event allowed us to look back on the project's achievements and the cooperation that made it possible.

Notable achievements include the implementation of three strategies for the participation of victims in the discussion of the Truth Commission's report, as well as in the follow-up of the recommendations. 

Algeria: Honouring Innovative Young Leaders in the Toursim Sector

A recent awards ceremony of JIL-SIYAHA and FIKRA f’SIYAHA celebrated the innovation and creativity of 18 laureates from across Algeria who have shown outstanding dedication and contribution to the tourism sector and its value chains. Coming from all corners of Algeria, prizewinners aged between 18 and 35 have not only demonstrated their exceptional skills, but have also embodied the spirit of excellence and innovation.

View a video of the awards ceremony here.

Celebrating Women & Girls in Science

Across our expert teams, we depend on women’s technical & scientific contributions to successfully advance project achievements. In marking the recent International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’d like to spotlight Dr. Hasnaa Hatem, a TVET Energy Efficiency Expert in the GIZ-funded project, Improvement and modernisation of technology capacities within industries and service providers - Private sector development and innovation - PSI, implemented by our Governance and Economic Development team, together with project partner, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS).

Ethiopia: Launch of EthioBDS Vouchers System Empowers SMEs

GOPA Worldwide Consultants is pleased to announce the official launch of the EthioBDS Vouchers System in Ethiopia, in collaboration with The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti. This landmark initiative, underpinned by a 1 million Euro grant from GIZ, is set to revolutionise business development services (BDS) in Ethiopia, directly supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The new EthioBDS Vouchers system implements a cost-sharing strategy, designed to alleviate financial burdens on SMEs while promoting access to high-quality business development services. By using vouchers, SMEs can afford services that were previously out of reach, with the cost partially subsidised. This approach encourages SMEs to invest in their growth, fostering a culture of quality and sustainability within the market, as they are more likely to value and utilise services they partly finance.

Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Cyrille Berliat© and Getty Images