Élan Global Strategy · Cotonou · Dakar
A research, consulting and organisational-transformation firm serving businesses, public institutions and international organisations.
EGS helps businesses, public institutions and international organisations hold their course, clear decisive milestones and pass on a solid organisation to future generations.
An élan to set off, an élan to grow better, an élan to last.
Learn more about usOur levers
We bring our clients multidisciplinary expertise and tailored solutions to strengthen their performance, secure their development and see their projects through.
Understand before acting.
Read more →Clear plans leaders can actually follow.
Read more →Simpler structures.
Read more →Practical, applicable training.
Read more →Visibility that reflects your true value.
Read more →Cross-border projects.
Read more →What we deliver
Each transformation answers a tension we often meet among leaders. It is not a fate, but a starting point.

Proven expertise for organisations that aim for performance and lasting impact.
The figures below reflect the cumulative experience of our experts.
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Our social purpose
EGS exists to improve the world we work in. That is not a slogan; it is built into how the firm runs.
A share of our activity funds our social partner's philanthropic programmes in social innovation and inclusion.
We track not just performance but effect, on people, communities and the environment.
Gender, inclusion and social development are a practice area in their own right, present in our work, not appended to it.
Careers & expertise
Whether you want to join the team or take on assignments as an independent expert, we would like to meet you.
Want to join our team full-time? See our current openings and apply directly.
View open positionsIndependent expert or senior consultant? We are building a roster of experts available for assignments in Africa and internationally, flexibly, assignment by assignment.
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Institutions, companies and development actors who have trusted us to support their growth.
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