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Who we are

A Malian company,
local and international expertise.

Founded in 2012 in Bamako, Forex Afrique has established itself as a trusted partner for international organizations, donor governments and private actors.

2012
Year founded in Bamako, Mali
50+
Years of combined founder experience
40M€
In international contracts
50+
Permanent employees in Bamako
Bamako, Mali — Forex Afrique
13 years of operations in Mali

Our history

From 2012 to today.
Rooted growth.

Forex-Afrique began operations in Mali in 2012.

A human-scale company, it stands out for its ability to understand the operating methods and challenges of clients whose requirements have a predominant social and environmental dynamic. Forex-Afrique delivers quality work grounded in a sustainable development approach.

The company operates with an approach that supports NGOs, donors and the private sector.

2012
Forex Afrique founded in Bamako Launch of the Civil Works-Hydraulics division.
2016
Launch of the Project Management division Award of the PSAT contract to support the Canadian cooperation program in Mali.
2019
World Bank · PARIIS Project Support for irrigation in the Sahel in the Koulikoro and Ségou regions.
2020
Sourou Program — Netherlands Management of a governance program with investment funds supporting 30 local authorities.
2021
Start of the contract with Danish Cooperation Support for 150 local authorities and the Inclusif project.
2023
Launch of the pharmaceutical division Partnership with health facilities in Mali. Implementation of projects with UNDP and the Government of Denmark.

Mission & Vision

What guides us every day.

Our mission

Supporting sustainable development in West Africa

Understanding the challenges of every client — public aid or private sector — and delivering work of international quality, grounded in a sustainable development approach, wherever social and environmental dynamics are paramount.

Our vision

Being the go-to partner for major donors in Africa

Becoming the essential field partner for international organizations, donor governments and private actors seeking to carry out structuring, sustainable projects in West Africa, with an irreplaceable local footprint.

Our values

Quality International standards on every project, without exception
Trust Transparency and accountability toward all our clients
Sustainability Social and environmental impact at the heart of every intervention
Local roots In-depth knowledge of the Sahelian landscape and its actors

Our team

Experts serving the field.

Forex Afrique employs over 50 permanent staff in Bamako, covering expertise in hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, international development, trade and health. Additional resources are brought on depending on ongoing projects.

50+
Permanent employees
4
Specialized divisions
13yrs
Of continuous presence in Mali
12+
Sector advisors mobilized
DG
General Management
Founder & General Manager
25+ years of experience in West Africa

Expert in coordinating multilateral and bilateral programs, investment fund management and dialogue with international donors.

JF
Management / Financial Expert
Co-shareholder and Chief Financial Officer
Financing expert

Expert in structuring international financing for development and infrastructure projects.

DT
Technical Management
Technical Director, Civil Works
25+ years in Sahelian infrastructure

Engineer specialized in hydraulics, deep drilling and renewable energy. Has led the delivery of over 200 water supply systems and 50 solar parks in Mali.

Confidentiality: In accordance with company policy, full details about our teams are available upon request as part of a business or partnership inquiry.

Infrastructure

Logistics equal to the scale of our projects.

Forex Afrique has a complete infrastructure in Bamako that allows it to operate quickly and effectively across the whole of Mali and beyond.

Offices & workspaces

  • 3 offices, meeting rooms and dedicated parking
  • 40 fully equipped computer workstations
  • 8 laptops
  • Photocopying and binding room
  • Dining area
  • 4 projectors

Information systems

  • Cloud data space with mail server
  • 3 Mbps internet access, including 1 Mbps dedicated
  • Structured archiving system
  • Teams & Zoom video conferencing (professional subscription)
  • Library & metal filing cabinets

Vehicle fleet

  • 9 service vehicles
  • 5 construction vehicles
  • 3 tipper trucks
  • 2 complete drilling rigs

Storage & warehousing

  • 850 m² warehouse (Forex Pharma products)
  • ½-hectare yard in Bamako
  • Site equipment and machinery storage
  • Import-export stock management

Drilling equipment

  • Drilling equipment up to 300 m deep
  • Geophysical survey equipment
  • Manual and solar-powered pumps
  • WASH equipment and hydraulic systems

Digital platform

  • Proprietary e-procurement system
  • Electronic tender management
  • Third-party monitoring and control
  • Remote file evaluation
Trusted by our partners for over 10 years
Government of Canada
Government of Denmark
Government of the Netherlands
World Bank
PNUD
World Vision
Mercy Corps Mali
GIZ
FAO Mali
UNICEF
CARE Mali
Fondation Aga Khan
Embassy of Norway
SOCODEVI
Government of Canada
Government of Denmark
Government of the Netherlands
World Bank
PNUD
World Vision
Mercy Corps Mali
GIZ
FAO Mali
UNICEF
CARE Mali
Fondation Aga Khan
Embassy of Norway
SOCODEVI

Let’s work together

Let’s discuss your project.

Our teams review your project and propose a tailored approach suited to on-the-ground realities in West Africa.