GFA Consulting Group

GFA Consulting Group

Based in Hamburg, Germany, GFA Consulting Group is a prominent European consulting firm specializing in the development cooperation sector. With a strong commitment to enhancing socio-economic development, GFA provides innovative solutions and expert consultancy services across various fields including agriculture, health, and education, aimed at fostering sustainable growth in developing regions.

The firm serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, international organizations, and private sector partners, all united by a shared goal of tackling global challenges. Leveraging a network of skilled professionals and local partners, GFA is dedicated to delivering tailored consulting services that meet the unique needs of each project and client.

What sets GFA apart is its deep understanding of the intricacies involved in international development, complemented by its strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge transfer. With a proven track record of successful projects, GFA Consulting Group stands as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to implement effective and sustainable solutions in development cooperation. 

GFA has implemented complex studies and projects worldwide since 1982. Leading development agencies, ministries and public clients have entrusted GFA with helping them to manage projects financed through bilateral and multilateral funds. Working in cooperation with stakeholders in government, the private sector, NGOs and citizens’ groups, GFA balances innovation and reliability to meet local needs.

GFA is an ever-learning organisation – its quality and performance is founded in market adaptation and staff orientation. The company’s international recognition as a dependable partner is incorporated in a set of values which focuses on excellence, innovation, responsibility, integrity, and a focus on its human resources.

GFA MISSION - As a partner of choice, we support our clients with services and solutions for all challenges international cooperation.

GFA VISION - We improve the living conditions of people worldwide by promoting sustainable development.

GFA VALUES - Providing services of the highest quality and technical excellence, which GFA staff combine with innovative approaches and products that inspire clients´ confidence and trust throughout the world.

CORPORATE SUCCESS

Based on a decentralised organisational structure across all disciplines and regions, GFA’s commendable corporate success is deeply rooted in:

• a strategic planning process and knowledge management system translating the latest market developments into action plans for all operational units;
• flexible staff recruitment and human resource development enabling a rapid response to market demands;
• a conducive working atmosphere and social commitment confirmed by regular staff surveys;
• rigorous quality management for core operational processes, enhancing project performance and customer satisfaction;
• solid equity stabilisation safeguarding employment and know-how, while opening up opportunities for further growth;
• the awareness among all staff members that they benefit from the company’s success, not only as employees but also as shareholders.

GFA Services - Quality Matters

GFA Consulting Group provides outstanding services in many strategic business areas. Project and programme management, as GFA’s core service, encompasses planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This is complemented by feasibility and sector studies, as well as fund management. GFA has developed high-quality products and methods to increase the efficiency and sustained impact of the services provided. Learn more about the companies of GFA GROUP.

The company’s range of business areas results from adapting to market developments, so that new themes are continuously integrated into the existing GFA portfolio. High quality standards ensure consistent performance levels throughout the entire decentralised organisation.

Since April 2010, GFA’s quality management system has been certified according to DIN ENISO 9001:2015 standards. In companionship with Projekt-Consult GmbH, GFA has obtained a Compliance Certificate including data protection and public procurement since 2018 and has been holding it ever since.

STRATEGY AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

The focus of GFA’s corporate strategy builds on four decades of success in official development assistance (ODA). Over time, the company has begun to offer its resulting know-how to private and public clients beyond ODA. Regular market research helps GFA define its position and focus on critical trends. The company addresses change through systemic and experiential learning processes in which knowledge management plays a decisive role.

Through continuous planning cycles, GFA adapts product and market decisions, as well as the expansion of local offices, subsidiaries and independent firms, to its corporate strategy. Members of staff contribute ideas to this iterative process, which the management team translates into action. GFA’s Executive Board sets priorities and mobilises the resources necessary for innovations that sustain the company’s outstanding technical expertise, high-value services and distinctive customer orientation.

Memberships

GFA is an active member of the German Association of Consulting Engineers (VBI). The German Association is a member of the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA), which represents the engineering consultancy industry in Europe. GFA has been a signatory of the UN Global Compact (UNGC) since February 2018.