| The partners and associated experts of SUM Consult provide advisory services to local authorities, financial institutions and governments at central and regional level, mainly on behalf of international development agencies.
 
					 
				 
					            
		Violence prevention in Namibia 
					 
				 
					            
		Settlement upgrading in Colombia |  | SUM Consult advises both technical and financial cooperation projects, and supports the development of sector policies. The range of services covers the entire project cycle, including:
 
					 
				 
						Target group and situation analysis
					
						Concept development and policy advice
					
						Project design
					
						Preparation of feasibility and related studies
					
						Project appraisal and planning
					
						Project management and implementation support
					
						Project monitoring, follow-up and evaluation
					
						Impact evaluation and analysis
					
						Development and implementation of training programmes
					
						Elaboration of manuals and training materials
					
						Conducting participatory seminars and workshops
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