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PPM Consulting Limited P.O. Box 260 Kigali, Rwanda East Africa Phone: (+250) 0788353200 (+250) 0255114413 Mail to: info@ppmconsulting.rw or sulanthos@yahoo.com http//:www.ppmconsulting.rw

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About PPM Consulting Limited PPM Consulting is a management and development consulting firm created out of over 20 years of audit and professional advisory experience. The firm, though only 5 years old has created a niche for itself in the area of management and development consulting. With diversified projects in the area of corporate governance particularly in the area related to finance, project management, systems, research and strategic management. PPM Consulting is currently attracting clients from different parts of the country, the region and overseas. Our assignments have been funded by the Government of Rwanda (ordinary budget), World Bank, USAID, IFAD etc and have involved project development and implementation support, investment appraisal and business plan development, company valuation and due diligence, field research and external audit. Recently the firm undertook a review of the privatization program funded by the Government of Rwanda, in addition to policy and program governance review, we assessed assets and liabilities of the program and, advised on the conduct of future privatizations in the country. We also, conducted a study on the labor market and youth employment in Rwanda for the International Youth Foundation, funded by USAID. Apart from organizing high level stakeholders consultations, value chain analysis was conducted on select crops with presumed high impact on youth employment. PMM Consulting has been extensively involved in areas related to project management, economics, finance and accounting. The consultants in PPM Consulting have exposure to review, design, supervise and implement various manuals in the areas related to project management, finance and accounting: project implementation manuals, financial policies and procedures manuals, accounting policies and procedures manuals, procurement policies and procedures manuals, and human resource management manuals.

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Vision PPM Consulting Limited (hereinafter referred to as PPM Consulting) provides expert inputs to clientele in the areas relating to Management and Development Consultancy and, various value added services in project management, finance and accounting. PPM Consulting started in January 2007 in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Since its inception, the firm has formed a pool of associate consultants with diverse skills and expertise acquired in different sectors that is critical in delivering quality results to our clients.

Mission Value beyond consulting is overriding principle of PPM Consulting. To our clients, the value added by PPM Consulting does not stop just with assignments and, to our experts and staff, professional and ethical values move beyond the consulting assignments. Focus of the assignments is not conceptualization, but implementation. The strength of the team lies in design, development and handholding until complete implementation is assured. Our goal is to provide services that improve governance and accountability across sectors through the application of management science tools and processes. We understand governance as directing a business entity (private, public or not-for profit) to realize its business aims while respecting the rights of those with rights but also the interests of those with interests (stakeholders). On the other hand, by definition, accountability is accounting: to someone, for something, with an instrument, and for a reason/motivation. Hence, we believe theres not a major difference between private business and public agencies as relates to accountability. The principal distinction for accountability is in the motivation; for profit, to account through an instrument (report) to subjects (shareholders), on value and to some extent social responsibility as well. For public administration is to provide a legitimization of the results (socially satisfactory products). Therefore, at PPM consulting we endeavor to develop the tools and/or instruments that encourage innovation in governance and accountability. Services PPM Consulting provides focused packaged services informed by diverse management disciplines. We know that most organizations rely on Management Science, not only to prosper (which we do very well), but for processes and/or systems necessary to achieve mission objectives to deliver maximum business value from investments and to afford organizations peak, strategically and tactically. The core competency of PPM Consulting exists in four (4) technical areas, a summary of which is provided in the next section:

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Project Management and Support Organizational studies. Project planning, analysis and development. Data quality and project documents review. Baseline survey and beneficiary analysis. Program design and implementation review. Implementation support. Grant management, staffing and logistical support. Manuals. Strategic Consulting General corporate finance studies. Business planning, analysis and development. Company valuation, due diligence and deal handling. Investment planning and appraisal. Market analysis and value chain assessment. Analytical review and investigation. Manuals. Audit and Assurance Accounting and bookkeeping. Systems and internal audit. External audit. Manuals. Research and Investigation Sector studies and surveys. Statistical analysis and analytical reviews. Institutional health checks or audits. Stakeholder consultations and analysis.

Approach and Philosophy The two guiding principles that drive PPM Consulting include: Delivery to the client as per needs and expectations. Value addition that results in incremental but permanent change. Our service approach and philosophy is based on the fundamental belief that we deliver beyond expectations, we all know It Takes More Than Common Practices to achieve results. In order to deliver this consistently, we are governed by the following four pillars: collaboration with our clients; insight of client needs; innovative solutions and quality output.
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a. Moving with you beyond expectations At PPM Consulting, we believe we have all it takes to meet and go beyond our clients expectations. We always strive to deliver to what is expected of us and we have subscribed to that belief guided by our organizational values, as follows. b. Collaboration with our clients Collaboration is at the heart of any working relationship. PPM Consulting strives to make connections with our clients by sharing ideas, views, skills and experiences. Through discussions and commitment, we better understand our clients needs so that we can call upon the right knowledge and experience to help them succeed.

c. Insight of client needs It is next to impossible to deliver to client expectations without a deep understanding of their particular vision, business style and work practices. PPM Consulting believes that best advice comes from knowledge of the subject at hand. As a result, we use that knowledge to meet our client needs. Clients needs is our main concern and it is what dictates our energetic and supportive approach. All told, achieving tangible success for our clients is our ultimate goal. d. Innovative Solutions In todays business world, success is more driven by how you do your business differently. PPM consulting comes with innovative solutions that will enable you attain a competitive advantage in todays competitive business environment. We believe in understanding our clients value chain and thereby are then able to create value to his/her business. e. Quality Output Quality control is exerted on all aspects of our performance. We have established quality standards that we comply with in all of our assignments. We rely on our professional behavior, integrity and consistency to maintain our values for as long as it takes. In the same vein, our methodologies to different assignments embrace quality performance as well.

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Competency and Sub-Domains Project management and support: detailed requirements analysis and work package specifications for project development cost estimation and risk analysis - financial and economic analysis and, financial planning with milestones and responsibility matrix planning platform design (including concept papers, logical frameworks and workshops) - scope management and performance review data quality review and scope change approval mechanism program/project and planning documents review from the viewpoint of implementation program/project beneficiary analysis and baseline surveys appraisal and implementation manuals project integration management based on organizational design and needs. Strategic consulting: organizational studies business planning and development, company valuation, due diligence and deal handling (including arbitration) investment planning and appraisal performance review and quality assurance governance and financial planning with responsibility matrix market analysis and value chain assessment policies and procedures manuals (financing, accounting, procurement and human resource) development. Audit and assurance: accounting and bookkeeping systems and internal audit external audit. Research and investigation: sector studies, survey and protocol design statistical analysis and analytical reviews - economic and financial analysis reviews institutional health check/audits - third party report critiquing baseline and market surveys.

Industry and Sector Work Supporting Public and Not-for Profit Sector Government institutions and NGOs are striving to serve their constituents better and more effectively than ever before. Much of the desire is to improve the quality of decision making and the allocation of resources available to them. We help institutions at all levels to prioritize their objectives using ratio scales, deploy management processes that invite participation and feedback of lower level cadres, and to evaluate performance of projects strategically aligned with their missions, processes, peoples, budgets and emerging needs. Our experience reads like a Whos Who of government institutions and NGOs: Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA), National Export Board (NAEB), Zion Temple Celebration Center (ZTCC); Eglise Presbyterienne au Rwanda (EPR) and more. Theyve all turned to us as a trusted advisor, one who invests the time to understand their challenges and then applies the expertise and personnel, together with best practices to develop the most effective processes and/or solutions.
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Driving Commercial Business Private businesses have a leading measure of success - profits. Understanding the direct relationship between adding business value and increasing profits is central, we recommend practices, processes and systems to maximize the value of your investments. Our recommendations based on strategic management, project integration management, investment and portfolio appraisal, organizational and risk analysis, niche marketing and sound financial management are ideal for: commercial wholesale and retail businesses, manufacturers, service providers, law firms, civil society and community based organizations and educational institutions, among others. Socite Nouvelle dAssurance du Rwanda (SONARWA); Real Contractors Limited; Dubai World Rwanda; Rwanda Mountain Tea Limited; Rwanda Tea Packers Limited; LINA Holdings; Akagera Game Lodge; Boucherie Charcuterie de Kigali (BCK); Multi-Investment Group (MIG); Briqueterie Rwandaise Ruliba (BRR); and more are testament to our service delivery capability. Eight of the above were trapped with protracted takeover negotiations and besieged by performance challenges. We did the company valuations, conducted due diligences and researched on global best practices, performed investment and portfolio appraisals, and to some extent institutional and system reviews as well. We developed manuals, designed governance and financing structures, and developed strategic plans, projects and business plans. All told, our services helped them overcome their problems and went on to prosper. Work Profile
No. 1 Industry/sector Government / education sector Area in business planning, project management/finance/accounting 1. Analysis of labor market demands and employable skills of the Rwandan youth. 2. Value chain analysis of agricultural crops. 3. Mapping existing training programs, curriculum and providers. 4. Capacity gap assessment and development of training manual in investment/project appraisal techniques. Mapping out a national-wide training program. Key areas covered 1. Identification of core mismatches between what employers are looking for and the training provided. 2. Market analysis and value chain assessment. 3. Integrated financial and economic analysis of investments/projects. 4. Stakeholder analysis. Status Completed: report and manuals submitted and accepted. Remarks Program design completed and, under implementation by USAID/EDC Capacity building to support implementation of the Rwanda public investment program 200 managers, planning officers and professional staff trained in cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyzes (MINECOFIN, line ministries and decentralized entities (i.e. public authorities, province and district) and the private sector. Under implementation we continue to provide technical advice to 1 project for implementation purposes

Manufacturing/private sector (including 2 joint investments (projects) between private investors and government

1. 2. 3. 4.

Analysis of core requirements and work packages. Valuation of operations. Investment planning and analysis. Project development and preparation of documents.

1. Identification of core investment requirements and cost estimation. 2. Governance, staffing needs and market analysis. 3. Identification of income streams and commercial viability analysis.

Completed: report submitted and accepted.

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No. 3

Industry/sector Utilities (water and electricity supply)/private sector 1. 2. 3. 4.

Area in business planning, project management/finance/accounting Analysis of core requirements and work packages. Valuation of operations. Investment planning and analysis. Project development and preparation of documents.

Key areas covered 1. Identification of core investment requirements and cost estimation. 2. Governance, staffing needs and market analysis. 3. Identification of income streams and commercial viability analysis. 1. Identification of core operations and value drivers. 2. Valuation methods. 3. Development of divestiture strategy. 1. Identification of core operations and value drivers. 2. Valuation approach analysis. 3. Valuation methods. 1. Identification of core investment requirements, income streams and cost estimation. 2. Governance requirements, staffing needs and cost estimation. 3. Commercial viability and funding analysis. 1. 2. 3. 4. Risk analysis. Compliance analysis. Variance analysis. Audit certification.

Status Completed: report submitted and accepted.

Remarks Under initial stages of implementation the civil works contract has been awarded - we continue to provide technical advice for project implementation purposes. All companies have successfully been privatized.

Government/privatization (including 2 telecom companies, 1 insurance company, 1 construction company and 7 tea companies)

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2. 3. 4.

Industry and sector analysis (including research on global best practices). Working capital and capital expenditure analysis. Due diligence assessment. Valuation of business. Industry and sector analysis (including research on global best practices). Working capital and capital expenditure analysis. Due diligence assessment. Valuation of business. Sector and market analysis. Complete mapping of business operations. Product review, product development and pricing strategy. Investment planning and appraisal.

Completed: reports submitted and accepted.

Various industries/private sector (including 1 construction company, 1 building materials production company and 1 consulting firm)

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Completed: reports submitted and accepted.

2. 3. 4.

All, except 1 consulting firm, have new owners. The consulting firm was liquidated as recommended.

Various industries/private sector (including 1 microfinance institution and 1 tea bagging company)

1. 2. 3. 4.

Completed: reports submitted and accepted.

Under implementation only the faith-based microfinance institution is under registration.

Various industries/private sector (including 1 coffee company, 1 cooking oil company, 1 supermarket, 1 religious institution,1 game lodge and 1 multi-sector investment group) Government (including projects funded by different donors World Bank, IFAD, OPEC etc Government/privatization

1. 2. 3.

Audit and control reporting. Complete mapping of charts of accounts. Accounting review.

Completed: reports submitted and accepted.

Recommendations under implementation.

1. 2.

Audit and control reporting. Accounting review.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Risk analysis. Compliance analysis. Variance analysis. Audit certification.

Completed: reports submitted and accepted. Completed: reports submitted and accepted.

Recommendations under implementation.

1. 2.

Organization study (including research on global best practices) Program review. Assets and liabilities assessment.

1. Identification legal frameworks, laws, orders and instructions. 2. Program implementation and process analysis. 3. ALM analysis. 4. Contract management analysis. 5. Monitoring framework review.

Recommendations under implementation

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List of selected industries and projects handled by and/or in which different consultants in PPM Consulting have been involved
Sector Service Agriculture Manufacture of variety tea, including packet teas Manufacture of variety tea, including leafy green tea Manufacture of variety coffee products, including roasted coffees Coffee, milk etc processing, crop farming & ICT application Crop farming and off-farm operations Crop farming and off-farm operations Other Manufacture of bread Governance Inter-state Rwanda Secretariat to support the National preparatory committee - initiative for peace, security, democracy and development in the Great Lakes region. Human rights and legal rights education project Rwanda habitat project urgent resettlement of returnees in urban centers (UN-Habitat) Small and medium enterprise project (PPMER) Transport sector project Community resource and infrastructure development project (UCRIDP) Public sector capacity building project (PSCBP) Mara River project Human resource development project (HRDP) Education project III Rwanda's primate discovery tours project Community development fund Rural sector support project Decentralization and community development project Support to governance and local community development project AEP Karenge (water supply project) Rural economy Rural economy Tea export Tea export Coffee export Wholesale and export trading Wholesale and export trading Wholesale and export trading Retail trading Livelihood and commodity trading Livelihood and commodity trading Rutsiro tea estate development project Kitabi tea company capability improvement project Lifemate Coffee/Fusion Capital capability improvement and restructuring project Rwanda equip3 ICT project Byumba rural development project (DRB) Gikongoro Agriculture development project (PDAG) Industry Utilities (water and electricity supply) Commerce Electricity trading Projects Giciye hydropower project

Manufacture of cooking oil Livestock

NGOS and voluntary organizations Construction Educational and training institutions Hotels and hospitality Transport Electrical appliance Radio station ICT Building material manufacturing Banking Insurance Telecommunication and media communication

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Our Team Strength Sudadi Kayitana Senganda is the Managing Director of PPM Consulting and, is a senior management consultant with over 10 years of working experience, 5 years as a consultant. Sudadi has extensive experience in designing solutions for industries and government departments with focus on financial systems and controls. His areas of specialization include finance, accounting and insurance. He has evaluated companies, developed business plans, drafted and successfully implemented various manuals: accounting, financial and procurement manuals of various organizations. Sudadi has audited extensively projects associated with the World Bank, UNDP, IFAD and OPEC. His core area is in the conceptualization, design and implementation of oversight and control systems, having specialized in the area of audit and accounting. Sudadi is a qualified Chartered Accountant, with basic Associate degree in Accounting from the National University of Rwanda. He is one of the few Certified Chartered Accountants in Rwanda and, a founder member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR). He is a Supply Chain Management professional and a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), and also holds a certificate in Technical Reinsurance from Kenya. Sudadi is a board member of three reputable institutions in the country, Bank of Kigali, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency and Rwandair. Sulaiman Kyambadde, Deputy Managing Director and Senior Executive Consultant in PPM Consulting is an economist and a specialist in investment and project management with over 10 years of service in Rwanda and, 5 years overseas (with over 6 years of consulting and advisory experience). Sulaiman has extensive experience in designing solutions for industries and government departments with focus on project integrated management, institutional economics and development. His areas of specialization include international financing, portfolio management, economic planning and strategy development, decision support systems design, service delivery and costing, budgeting and cost management. He has planned, developed and assessed projects, valuated companies, developed business plans, appraised investment portfolios, drafted and successfully implemented various manuals: project implementation, investment appraisal, earned value management, financial, procurement, human resource and corporate governance of various organizations and, also trained relevant staff for implementation and compliance monitoring purposes. Sulaiman has worked extensively on projects associated with the World Bank, UNDP, IFAD, USAID and ADB. His earlier position was in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Government of Rwanda, for the national central projects and external finance bureau (CEPEX). He has Masters Degree in Project Management from the George Washington University and a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the National University of Rwanda. He has conducted extensive studies on the application of project management processes and aspects of international development financing. He is a member of the International as well as the Africa Project Management Group and the Society for International Development. He is an alumnus
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of George Washington University and a member of the University project management network. He is an excellent writer and a teacher/trainer. He has also done extensive research in the area of governance, micro-financing and foreign direct investment. He is a board member of Lifemate Coffee Limited, a reputable coffee processing company in the country and, also serves as the Technical Adviser in-charge of program management, capacity building, business development and communication outreach to YES Rwanda, an advocacy institution (NGO) promoting youth employment through training, business incubation and entrepreneurial support. Bruno Pambu Villa is a Senior Consultant in PPM Consulting in the area of corporate finance and audit, with over two decades of experience. He joined PPM Consulting after a long stint with Somerdale Management Limited, Deloitte and Touche and Coge Banque. He was also Audit Manager with Deloitte and Touche Rwanda. His expertise is in the area of corporate finance and economics. He has audited different institutions, including projects associated with the World Bank, UNDP, DFID, BTC, Care International and World Relief. Bruno has also drafted procedural manuals and developed programs for PSI Rwanda, UNDP Rwanda, BNR, BRD and RIAM. He has a Masters degree in Finance, Investment and Securities from the University of London, a Masters degree in Economics from Universit Paris 1 Sorbonne, and Bachelors degree in Economics from Universit Paris 1 Sorbonne. Bruno Kabaja Musinguzi is a Senior Consultant in PPM Consulting in the areas of business development, organizational studies and general research. With over 6 years of experience in the academia and consulting. He is a visiting Lecturer of Strategic Management at Kampala International University and, was a tutor at the Kigali Institute of Education and a member of the Textbook Approval Committee of the Ministry of Education. Bruno is also an active core trainer for the SMASSE-RWANDA project. He has a Bachelors degree in Education from Mbarara University of Science and Technology with MBA from Uganda Martyrs University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods and Writing Skills from the Centre for Basic Research, Kampala.

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