Who We Are
FOCUS CONSULTING is an innovative, unique business operated by Farid Abdulhamid, a professional Canadian consultant based in downtown, Toronto.
While we strive to meet established goals and expectations, we strongly believe in a business environment that promotes and upholds the highest ethical standards. We are guided by core ethical principles that influence our decisions and actions. These principles and values include integrity; honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, loyalty, concern and respect for others, commitment to excellence, accountability, responsibility and citizenship.
Why Focus Consulting
International Trade
Our team facilitates viable international trade connections and acts as Global representatives for companies seeking market access in Africa and the Middle East.
For African and other developing countries with production surplus that lack effective export development and promotion strategies, we can help enhance their capacity by facilitating a Canadian -led Export Development and International Trade Training program that equips import-export professionals and entities with the knowledge and expertise they need to succeed internationally.
We believe in Fair Trade principles based on ethical, environmentally sustainable production that creates economic opportunities for marginalized producers while promoting inclusive practices, safe working conditions and fair pay.
Trusted Industry Experts
We provide policy analysis and cutting-edge research on a broad range of development issues.
Working in partnership with academic and management institutions, our team takes the lead in designing custom made, short courses in Public Policy/Public Administration and Management/Leadership for the training of staff drawn from Government, Private Sector and NGOs in select African countries.
Our consulting and advisory services cover other critical areas including capacity building; corporate social responsibility (CSR), intergovernmental affairs, diplomatic protocols and media relations.
GreenTech
We promote and market the use of green and clean technology ( renewables) including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and more that reduce carbon footprint, protect the environment and cut fossils fuel emissions. The shift toward renewables is far more significant than ever before because there is a growing consensus within UN circles as well as among policy and industry leaders around the world that post Covid-19 recovery globally would largely depend on building a green economy.
We are looking forward to becoming proud promoters of the made in Canada, Green NH3 technology that provides carbon-free, zero emission fuel to the everyday consumer for use in combustible engines; from lawn mowers, to farm equipment, automobiles and mining operations to even jet planes. In the emerging economies of Africa and the Middle East, this technology will be critical in meeting the regions' growing energy needs.
International Development
We design medium to large size public projects and/or programs in all sectors of developing countries focusing on human development and poverty reduction including education, health care, provision of clean and safe water, housing, food security, and institution-building in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The overall objectives of our people-centred projects and programs are to advance the economic and social development of the marginalized sectors of society including women, youth and the rural and urban poor.
We promote endogenous, self-directed development initiatives driven by local peoples' own criteria and vision for change and based on the social and spiritual aspects of their livelihoods while placing them in charge of the decision-making process.
Youth Entrepreneurship
We help youth entrepreneurs or young business leaders (18-35 years old) to start or grow an existing business by connecting them with resources, mentorship, and training opportunities.
We provide entrepreneurial youth with the incentives to sustain their businesses, enabling them to create jobs in their communities and transform lives.
In addition to business development, we link the youth with entrepreneurial networks that serve as sources of motivation, ideas, information, and advice.