
Government & multilaterals
Learn how we can empower you to make the right decisions
Knowledge feeding best policy practice
Our commercial and technical know-how helps policymakers and development finance institutions (DFIs) deliver on a future for everyone.
Policymakers and DFIs face challenges like no other operating business. Balancing a public good and commercial mandate brings its own unique set of challenges. Increased scrutiny into policy and finances means government agencies and DFIs need to operate in a more transparent way than ever, while simultaneously delivering more public services more efficiently.
The first step in any investment decision is an in-depth evaluation of the benefits and opportunities, challenges and potential drawbacks.
Our consultants work with government agencies and DFIs to effect and support initiatives

Government agency consultants – understanding the market
With modern-day enterprise challenges impacting government agencies and DFIs such as automation, an ageing workforce and globalisation, market research is critical. We combine our in-depth local market knowledge with sector expertise to uncover the fine details that will guide investment strategies.
Your partners from strategy development to execution
Taking these unique challenges on board, it always helps to seek out broad experience and wise counsel from recognised experts and trusted advisors to formulate strategic plans and policy changes.
Our government (agency) consultants work with government agencies and DFIs to effect and support initiatives from start to finish in areas such as food subsidies, pricing and promotion, production or demand, strategy and operations, and policy change.
Our key services
- Due diligence
- Capacity building & training
- Feasibility & financial modelling
- Strategy & execution
- Sustainability & ESG services
- Policy & regulation
- Feasibility studies
- Subsidies and price strategies
- Technical guidance and recommendations
- Privatisation and licensing strategic assets
- Trade agreements and tariffs
Who we serve
- Governments/ policymakers
- Government agencies
- Multilaterals/NGOs/DFIs
- Sovereign wealth funds
How can we help
Expertise
Knowledge feeding best policy practice
Our commercial and technical know-how helps policymakers and development finance institutions (DFIs) deliver on a future for everyone.
Policymakers and DFIs face challenges like no other operating business. Balancing a public good and commercial mandate brings its own unique set of challenges. Increased scrutiny into policy and finances means government agencies and DFIs need to operate in a more transparent way than ever, while simultaneously delivering more public services more efficiently.
The first step in any investment decision is an in-depth evaluation of the benefits and opportunities, challenges and potential drawbacks.
Our consultants work with government agencies and DFIs to effect and support initiatives

Government agency consultants – understanding the market
With modern-day enterprise challenges impacting government agencies and DFIs such as automation, an ageing workforce and globalisation, market research is critical. We combine our in-depth local market knowledge with sector expertise to uncover the fine details that will guide investment strategies.
Your partners from strategy development to execution
Taking these unique challenges on board, it always helps to seek out broad experience and wise counsel from recognised experts and trusted advisors to formulate strategic plans and policy changes.
Our government (agency) consultants work with government agencies and DFIs to effect and support initiatives from start to finish in areas such as food subsidies, pricing and promotion, production or demand, strategy and operations, and policy change.
Our key services
- Due diligence
- Capacity building & training
- Feasibility & financial modelling
- Strategy & execution
- Sustainability & ESG services
- Policy & regulation
- Feasibility studies
- Subsidies and price strategies
- Technical guidance and recommendations
- Privatisation and licensing strategic assets
- Trade agreements and tariffs
Who we serve
- Governments/ policymakers
- Government agencies
- Multilaterals/NGOs/DFIs
- Sovereign wealth funds
How can we help
Expertise
Client success stories
Capacity building & training
ITC – developing a capacity and training programme for agriculture finance innovation
Provision of tailored training and tech support to 10 SMEs to guide innovative financing for cocoa processing.
Due diligence
Major flour milling business – vendor commercial and technical due diligence in strategic sale of milling assets
Comprehensive due diligence on vendors as part of a successful national privatisation drive.
Feasibility & financial modelling
Government consortium – feasibility study for strategic food storage and logistic facility in the UAE
Guidance in investing in significant cold storage facilities designed to curb food waste and bolster food security
Featured insights
Agribusiness
East Africa’s role in GCC food & Agribusiness future prospects
An overview of East Africa Food & Agricultural trade and how East Africa can supply affluent and high growth to GCC consumer goods market
Presentation
Food safety & security
Ghana can help feed Africa
Progressive Ghana's agriculture resources makes it highly sought after in terms of sector investment and it is leading by example in Africa.
Insight
Food safety & security
How Africa can feed the world: food security and sustainable agriculture
Africa is on the path to self-sufficiency. The road ahead is uncertain, and food security issues need to be addressed. Read our in-depth report.
Report
Food & beverage
Project UNLOCK – Farrelly & Mitchell chosen to advise on key EU circular economy initiative
Farrelly & Mitchell part of major project to convert poultry feathers from discarded waste into valuable raw materials.
News
Agribusiness
Newly unveiled EU Farm to Fork Strategy set to transform agriculture in Europe
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy is set to transform food and agriculture in Europe, with Farrelly & Mitchell well positioned to navigate clients in this new era.
Blog
Government & multilaterals
The post-Brexit agriculture bill – paving the way
What are the implications of the post-Brexit agriculture bill for the UK as the country gets to grips with farming after leaving the EU?
Insight
Agribusiness
East Africa’s role in GCC food & Agribusiness future prospects
An overview of East Africa Food & Agricultural trade and how East Africa can supply affluent and high growth to GCC consumer goods market
Presentation
Food safety & security
Ghana can help feed Africa
Progressive Ghana's agriculture resources makes it highly sought after in terms of sector investment and it is leading by example in Africa.
Insight
Food safety & security
How Africa can feed the world: food security and sustainable agriculture
Africa is on the path to self-sufficiency. The road ahead is uncertain, and food security issues need to be addressed. Read our in-depth report.
Report
Food & beverage
Project UNLOCK – Farrelly & Mitchell chosen to advise on key EU circular economy initiative
Farrelly & Mitchell part of major project to convert poultry feathers from discarded waste into valuable raw materials.
News
Agribusiness
Newly unveiled EU Farm to Fork Strategy set to transform agriculture in Europe
The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy is set to transform food and agriculture in Europe, with Farrelly & Mitchell well positioned to navigate clients in this new era.
Blog
Government & multilaterals
The post-Brexit agriculture bill – paving the way
What are the implications of the post-Brexit agriculture bill for the UK as the country gets to grips with farming after leaving the EU?
Insight
Agribusiness
East Africa’s role in GCC food & Agribusiness future prospects
An overview of East Africa Food & Agricultural trade and how East Africa can supply affluent and high growth to GCC consumer goods market
Presentation
Food safety & security
Ghana can help feed Africa
Progressive Ghana's agriculture resources makes it highly sought after in terms of sector investment and it is leading by example in Africa.
Insight
Food safety & security
How Africa can feed the world: food security and sustainable agriculture
Africa is on the path to self-sufficiency. The road ahead is uncertain, and food security issues need to be addressed. Read our in-depth report.
Report
Our Locations
Global
Farrelly & Mitchell
Unit 5A, Fingal Bay Business Park, Balbriggan Co. Dublin Ireland. K32 EH70
Africa (SSA)
Farrelly & Mitchell Ghana Limited
Utopia Office, 14 Senchi Street, Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana
Saudi Arabia
Branch of Farrelly & Mitchell Business Consultants Ltd
Jarir Plaza Building, Suite 106, King Abdullah Road, Al Hamra District, Riyadh 12211-3857, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MENA
Farrelly & Mitchell DMCC
Unit 1001, 10th Floor, Swiss Tower, Cluster Y Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai United Arab Emirates (MENA Office)