CORD Consultancy
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CORD Consultancy
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Akaki-Kaliti · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About

Coalition for Nutrition, Health, and Development.

CORD Consultancy is a private consultancy hub combining public health expertise with private agility — driving evidence-based impact across Ethiopia and beyond.

Overview

Independent. Senior. Locally rooted.

CORD Nutrition and Health Trading PLC — operating as CORD Consultancy — was re-registered in 2026 under Ethiopia's new trade laws and directives. We are a private limited company delivering integrated consultancy, training, nutrition and diet therapy, and capacity-building services across five core domains.

Our team brings together specialists in public health, nutrition, food science, reproductive health, and management — combining the rigor of evidence-based practice with the agility of the private sector. We are committed to women and youth empowerment, sustainable value chains, and market-driven health and nutrition solutions.

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Health, nutrition, ECD, youth, and organizational engagements.

Our story

Building Coalition for Professional Excellence

CORD Consultancy is a purpose-driven organization that combines public health expertise with private-sector agility. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in nutrition, health, and development initiatives, taking a results-driven approach to every project.

We envision ourselves as a Center of Alliance and Coalition for Professional Excellence — a collaborative space where stakeholders and partners come together to advance meaningful outcomes in health, nutrition, and sustainable development.

  1. 2024

    Foundations

    CORD Consultancy traces its beginnings to 2024, founded on the conviction that health, nutrition, and development must be advanced together — not in silos.

  2. 2025

    Building the Coalition

    Early engagements across SRH, AYH, ECD, and nutrition initiatives demonstrated the value of an integrated, evidence-based approach in real Ethiopian contexts.

  3. 2026

    A reinvigorated identity

    Re-registered as CORD Nutrition and Health Trading PLC under Ethiopia's new trade laws, formalizing our role as a private consultancy hub.

  4. Today

    An international footprint

    Internationally accredited, member of the Global Nutrition Report, and active participant in Share-Net Netherlands — a credible voice on the global stage.

Our Purpose

Driven by Mission. Guided by Vision.

Mission

Catalyze Coalitions. Deliver Impact.

To catalyze public-private coalitions, deliver high-impact consultancy and training services, and drive measurable improvements in nutrition, health outcomes, and socio-economic development.

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Vision

A Premier Center of Alliance.

To be a premier Center for Alliance and Coalition for Nutrition, Health, and Development — delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that improve health, nutrition, and livelihoods.

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Value Proposition

A private, metrics-driven consultancy hub that combines evidence-based knowledge with practical, market-ready strategies.

Strategic Direction

Transform health systems, empower women and youth, integrate digital solutions, and drive growth with sustainability.

Our pillars

Four pillars guide everything we do.

These foundational principles shape our approach to health, nutrition, and development — ensuring holistic, sustainable impact.

Trust in the CORD of Connection
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Trust in the CORD of Connection

Just as the spinal cord connects our body and mind, we trust in the power of nutrition to connect us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. CORD Nutrition is committed to providing scientifically backed, holistic solutions that support enduring health across generations.

Emotional, Spiritual & Nutritional Integration
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Emotional, Spiritual & Nutritional Integration

We recognize that true wellness transcends mere physical health. Our approach nurtures the emotional and spiritual health of each individual, understanding that these elements are inseparable from proper nutrition and overall well-being.

Interconnectedness of Life
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Interconnectedness of Life

At CORD Nutrition, we believe that health begins at the roots — our body's interconnected systems. Nutrition is the foundation of life itself, nurturing every aspect of our being to foster harmony and balance from conception to age.

Commitment to Development & Sustainability
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Commitment to Development & Sustainability

We are dedicated to advancing human development through personalized, compassionate health solutions rooted in trust and interconnectedness. Our mission is to foster sustainable growth empowering individuals and communities to thrive.

Recognition

Trusted by international and national institutions.

Our visibility is our success journey. CORD Consultancy has been invited to "Invest in Ethiopia," the Ethiopian Finance Forum, and the African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa.

International Accreditation

Recognized and listed in international partner directories, affr commitment to global standards of excellence in health and nutrition consultancy.

Global Nutrition Report

Active member of the world's leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition.

Share-Net Netherlands

Like-minded member of the Dutch knowledge platform for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.

Organizational structure

Organogram — CORD Nutrition and Health Trading PLC

Governed as a private limited company with a Board, Managing Director, and three operating verticals — Administration & Finance, Program, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research & Learning (MEARL).

Board
Managing Director
Strategic & Legal Advisor
Communication & Partnership Deputy Director
Administration & Finance Manager
  • Admin & Human Resources Assistant
  • Finance Officer
  • Cash and Accounting Assistant
Program Manager
  • Health & Nutrition Consultancy Officer
  • Social Affairs Consultancy Officer
  • Hotel and Tourism Consultancy Officer
  • Management Consultancy Officer
MEARL Manager
  • Research, Knowledge Management & Learning Officer
  • Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Officer
In the field

Our Impact in Action

See our team collaborating, learning, and driving positive change across health, nutrition, and social development initiatives.

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Youth Engagement

Women and youth empowerment through practical development programs

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Community Assessment

Stakeholder mapping, baseline assessment, and local context review

Youth participants learning in a computer lab

Digital Skills

Digital literacy and creative economy integration for young people

Instructor supporting students during a computer-based training session

Capacity Building

Hands-on training designed for practical workplace readiness

Workshop participants seated for a CORD-facilitated session

SRHR & AYH Training

Training facilitation for reproductive, adolescent, and youth health

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Professional Training

Competency-based learning for health, nutrition, and food safety teams

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Management Advisory

Organizational restructuring, documentation, and project consultation

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Partner Dialogue

Coalition building with public, private, and development partners

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Health Systems Support

Service quality improvement, SOP development, and practical guidance

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National Visibility

Participation in high-level business, finance, and climate forums

Healthcare and nutrition professionals in a CORD workshop

Nutrition Training

Nutrition, brain health, and desk performance learning sessions

Let's Build Coalition For Your Next Initiative.

Tell us about your program, your community, or your venture. We respond within one business day with a focused proposal — no obligation.