Saana Consulting is not the usual development consultancy. We aspire to look beyond conventional practices to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcomes for their projects in trade & regional integration, aid effectiveness and intellectual property. Our aim is to make development work better.

Above all, Saana is driven by positive, sustainable results. We typically work in small custom-built teams to provide our clients – DFID, EC, Danida and the World Bank to name a few – with individually tailored outcomes and innovative, ground-breaking solutions. We invest time and resources to get to know our clients, understand the key issues, and build ownership with stakeholders.  



In September 2011, Crown Agents and Saana Consulting, in association with IOD PARC, were awarded by DFID the management of the Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF). TAF aims to rebalance international trade negotiations, by providing support to developing countries to prepare for and engage in key trade talks. TAF support will be available over the next four years to LDC, LIC and some MIC governments and regional economic communities. 

Managed by Crown Agents and Saana Consulting, in association with IOD PARC, TAF will provide:

  • Independent technical and legal advice;
  • High-quality training for negotiators; and
  • Logistical support to engage in key negotiations.