SNV is dedicated to a society in which all people, irrespective of race, class or gender, enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. SNV's goal is to catalyse sustainable development processess. Together with partners, we develop local capacities, strengthen governance systems, and make markets work for the poor.
The provision of direct advisory services to local meso-level partners – either by our own advisors or by subcontracted local capacity builders – is SNV’s core business. These services create solutions with local impact and help partners to grow their capacity to improve governance.
In stimulating good governance, SNV pays particular attention to gender equity and sustainability. Thus ensuring that marginalised communities economic and social rights are taken into account and enforced in all spheres of activities.
SNV has been advising development actors in Mali since 1979 and is a key partner for local authorities and other actors involved in decentralisation processes. We support local partners through a range of services, including Organisational Strengthening, Value Chain Development and Knowledge Networking. SNV's approach uniquely interweaves policy and practices; building partnerships between local, regional and national organisations. We focus our intervention in three lead sectors: Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
SNV's activities in Mali are led by Country Director, Niko Pater, based in Bamako.