IMED Tanzania · Since 2009
Stronger enterprises.Stronger institutions.
Practical consulting and capacity building for lasting results.
Local intelligence.
Regional perspective.
The Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED) is an enterprise and institutional development partner. We connect research, programme design, implementation, training and policy dialogue so good ideas become stronger organizations and better markets.
Since 2009, IMED has completed 116 recorded assignments across Tanzania and nine other countries. Our teams work with entrepreneurs, companies, public institutions, membership organizations and development partners—always grounding the solution in context.
Meet IMEDFive connected practices.
One results-focused partner.
Choose a focused service or connect several practices across the life of an assignment.
Capability is not an output. It is what remains.
We diagnose before designing, work in the participant’s language, combine learning with coaching, measure progress and leave behind tools people can continue to use.
- 01 Diagnose before designing
- 02 Deliver in English or Kiswahili
- 03 Combine training with coaching
- 04 Measure, report and transfer capability
From the first question to lasting capability.
- 01Research
- 02Design
- 03Deliver
- 04Measure
- 05Strengthen
- 06Influence
Experience that crosses sectors and borders.
IMED’s portfolio includes enterprise acceleration, market systems, organizational strengthening, policy dialogue and programme delivery. Recent work has included initiatives in clean cooking, youth employment, local economic development and women-led enterprise growth.
8th Floor · Mlimani TowerA professional home for people building businesses.
Work from a credible address, meet clients, access practical expertise and grow through a community of entrepreneurs and advisors.
Pre-Retirement &
Exit Planning Programme
A practical programme that helps employees prepare for life beyond formal employment—covering financial readiness, enterprise options, wellbeing and a confident personal transition.
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What to know
about IMED.
Clear answers about our work, reach and delivery model.
01What is IMED and when was it established?
IMED is a Tanzanian limited liability consulting and capacity-building company established in 2009. It supports enterprises, institutions, governments and development partners to improve performance and create sustainable economic impact.
02What services does IMED provide?
IMED works through five practice areas: business development and enterprise incubation; programme design and management; research, evaluation and advisory; institutional development and corporate training; and policy advocacy, public-private dialogue and private sector development.
03Who does IMED work with?
IMED works with micro, small and medium enterprises, larger companies, public institutions, membership organizations, NGOs, international development partners and programmes that need practical research, training, advisory or implementation support.
04Where does IMED operate?
IMED is based in Dar es Salaam and has delivered work across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, as well as Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Philippines.
05What is IMED HUB?
IMED HUB is the company’s coworking, incubation and enterprise-support ecosystem at Mlimani Tower, 8th Floor, Dar es Salaam. It connects entrepreneurs with workspace, learning, advisory support and a wider business community.
06What makes IMED’s approach different?
IMED diagnoses before designing, delivers in English or Kiswahili as appropriate, combines training with coaching, measures and reports results, and leaves practical capability with clients. Assignments draw on an expert pool matched to each challenge.
07Does IMED offer corporate and tailor-made training?
Yes. IMED designs corporate and tailor-made training around an organization’s needs. Its flagship Pre-Retirement and Exit Planning Programme helps employees prepare for the financial, business and personal transition beyond formal employment.