International Consulting Firm · Est. 2007

Resilient Agri-Food
Infrastructure &
Market Systems

End-to-end expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of resilient, market-oriented, and climate-smart agri-food infrastructure and services — across 37+ countries.

43+
Assignments
37+
Countries
27+
Years Experience
Countries of Experience
AlgeriaAngola ArgentinaArmenia BangladeshBelize BrazilBulgaria Cape VerdeChile Costa RicaDominican Republic EgyptEl Salvador GeorgiaGuatemala HondurasHungary IndiaIreland JamaicaJordan KazakhstanMalta MexicoNepal North MacedoniaPakistan PanamaPeru RomaniaRussia RwandaSlovakia SloveniaSpain UruguayUzbekistan Vietnam
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Independent.
Global. Expert.

T4K is an independent, privately owned international consulting firm based in Spain, and project office in Rwanda, specialised in implementing technical assistance and consulting projects for international development organizations, governments, private firms and other Institutions involved in agriculture and fresh produce value chains and food logistics.

The firm is exclusively specialized, and has garnered significant experience since its inception, in the field of wholesale and retail markets and agro-logistics centers in transition economies, including the support to small farmers and traders through the design, planning and management of agro processing hubs, modern holistic marketing infrastructure, collection centers and aggregation infrastructure.

Our perspective is thoroughly international. We have undertaken assignments in countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. We have built a solid track record advising companies, public agencies, institutions and Market Authorities on issues relating to strategy, operations and management of agrologistic centers. We have a reputation for being cost-effective, and directly involved in each assignment from its beginning to its final implementation.

43+
Projects Delivered
37+
Countries
18
Years of Excellence
2
Global Offices

Our Core Services

From concept to completion, T4K delivers the full spectrum of technical advisory, planning, and implementation support for agrifood markets and value chains — tailored to the needs of governments, development banks, and private operators worldwide.

01
Planning and Development of Modern Agro-Logistics Hubs, Aggregation, Processing and Marketing Infrastructure
Preliminary studies and investment feasibility studies; business model, financial and economic feasibility & funding strategy and procurement; Climate-Smart Water–Energy–Waste Nexus.
02
Agrifood Value Chains Development
Horticulture, livestock, and fisheries value chain mapping; bottleneck assessment; market linkage strategies and export facilitation; design of policies, support programs and intervention packages to unlock constraints & create competitive market-driven fresh produce value chain management and value addition.
03
Architectural and Engineering Concept Design
Site planning, space organization, facility concept and detail architectural and engineering design. Supervision and assistance in the construction. Climate adaptation planning; organic and agroecological farming transitions; environmental and social impact assessments; gender-responsive design.
04
Governance, Policy & Institutional Strengthening
Market management frameworks; PPP structures; regulatory reform; capacity building for government officials and market authorities.
05
Capacity Building and Training
Training, strengthening and capacity building of Management Company, tenants and their associations; conducting overseas study visits to learn from successful international models.
06
Project Management & Implementation
Project management support; procurement packaging; M&E frameworks; coordination with MDBs, governments, and private stakeholders.

Selected Projects

Over 25 years of delivering high-impact assignments across five continents for the world's leading development institutions and governments.

East Africa · Rwanda
Technical Assistance to Support NAEB's Capacity in Developing the Kigali Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce
Client: NAEB · Feb 2025–2027
ENABEL Funded Current
Middle East · Jordan
GAM Feasibility Study for Modernization of the Amman Central Market for Fruits and Vegetables
Client: MoPIC / World Bank · Apr–Sep 2025
World Bank Current
Middle East · Jordan
Wholesale Market Project – Al Ḩusaynīyah Municipality
Client: Ministry of Investment · Mar–Jun 2026
Government 2026
Southeast Europe · North Macedonia
Consulting Services for Site Selection, Urban Planning, Feasibility & Design of an Agri-Food Platform in Skopje (Gazi Baba)
Client: MAFWE / World Bank · Nov 2023–Ongoing
World Bank Current
Southeast Europe · North Macedonia
Updating the Feasibility Study for Vegetable Collection and Conditioning Centre in Strumica
Client: MAFWE / World Bank (AMP) · Nov 2025–Ongoing
World Bank Current
South Asia · India (Meghalaya)
Meghalaya: Sustainable Land Management – Agroecology & Value Chains
Client: MBMA / KfW · Aug 2023–Ongoing
KfW Funded Current
Caucasus · Armenia
CAFSEP – Climate-Adaptive Food Security Enhancement Project: Logistics Hubs Feasibility (Shirak & Tavush)
Client: Ministry of Economy / ADB · Aug 2025–Ongoing
ADB Funded Current
Caribbean · Belize
FAO/CDB – Development of a Gender-Responsive Framework for Market Infrastructure & Agrifood Logistics Systems
Client: FAO Investment Centre (CFI) / CDB · Jun 2025–Ongoing
FAO / CDB Current
East Africa · Rwanda
Technical Assistance to Support NAEB's Capacity in Developing the Kigali Wholesale Market – Phase I
Client: NAEB / EU-funded · Nov 2021–2024
EU Funded 2021–2024
East Africa · Rwanda
Improving Market Systems for Agriculture in Rwanda (IMSAR)
Client: DFID Funded
DFID Market Specialist
Middle East · Jordan
Irbid Central Market – Updated Assessment & Feasibility
Client: IFC · 2020–2021
IFC 2020–2021
West Africa · Angola
Design and Development of a Market-Driven System for the Distribution of Fresh Produce to Luanda
Client: Ministry of Commerce / MERCASA
MERCASA 2008–2011
West Africa · Cape Verde
Proposal to Re-Design and Upgrade a Network of Food Retail Markets in the City of Praia
Client: Municipality of Praia / MERCASA
MERCASA Market Design
North Africa · Algeria
Review of Existing Facilities for Fish and Sea Products Distribution and Design of Modern Premises
Client: Ministry of Fisheries / MERCASA · 2009
MERCASA 2009
Middle East · Egypt
Advisors to Find Strategic Joint Venture European Partners for Egyptian Companies (Ceramics Sector)
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 1999–2001
EU / EC 1999–2001
Western Europe · Spain
Strategic Planning and Upgrading the Network of 24 Agricultural Hubs in Spain
Client: MERCASA · 2007–2021
MERCASA 2007–2021
Eastern Europe · Russia
Assessment of Legal and Institutional Framework to Develop a Fish Wholesale Market
Client: MERCASA
MERCASA Market Specialist
Western Europe · Ireland
Analysis and Market Study for Fish and Sea Food Products in the Food Service Sector in Spain
Client: Sea Fisheries Board, Ireland / INYPSA · 2006–2007
Private 2006–2007
Southeast Europe · Romania
Revitalisation and Diversification of the Economic Activity of Traditional Mining Regions
Client: Corporate Solutions / World Bank · 2003–2004
World Bank 2003–2004
Southeast Europe · Bulgaria
MOUSALA – Sustainable Economic Development & SME Promotion (Rila Region)
Client: Investbul Ltd. / EC (ECOS-OVERTURE) · 1998–1999
EU / EC 1998–1999
Central Europe · Hungary
Training and Direct Assistance to SMEs for Potential Innovative Exporters and Suppliers
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 2000–2001
EU / EC 2000–2001
Mediterranean · Malta
Assistance for Development of the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency (IPSE)
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 2003
EU / EC 2003
Central Europe · Slovakia
Review & Evaluation of SME Support Policy Instruments 2002–2005 & Tax Simplification
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 2001
EU / EC 2001
Central Europe · Slovenia
Drafting Government Policies and Programs for Incubators, Spin-offs and Technology Centers
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 2002
EU / EC 2002
Central America · Costa Rica
Design of Post-Harvest and E-Commerce Platform for Farmers
Client: PIMA / CABEI · 2013–2021
CABEI 2013–2021
Central America · Costa Rica
Design of Two Post-Harvest / Collection Center Platforms in the Regions of Brunca and Chorotega
Client: PIMA / CABEI
CABEI Design Expert
South America · Uruguay
Master Plan for the Development of Montevideo Agribusiness Park
Client: Municipality of Montevideo / CAF · 2013–2015
CAF 2013–2015
Caribbean · Jamaica
Consultancy Services for Agribusiness Specialist – REDI Rural Enterprise Development
Client: JSIF / World Bank · 2015
World Bank 2015
Central America · El Salvador
Master Plan for the Development of a Modern Wholesale Market in San Salvador
Client: FOSEP · 2017
Government 2017
Caribbean · Dominican Republic
Strategic Plan of Santo Domingo Agricultural Hub and Training of Key Staff
Client: Ministry of Agriculture DR / MERCASA · 2011–2012
MERCASA 2011–2012
Central America · Panama
Feasibility Plan for the Development of MERCAPANAMA – A Food Hub in the City of Panama
Client: Municipality of Panama / MERCASA · 2011
MERCASA 2011
South America · Peru
Competitiveness Enhancement of SMEs in the Retail Sector and Pilot Project for Modernisation of Selected Retail Markets
Client: Ministry of Commerce / AECID · 2013
AECID 2013
North America · Mexico
Feasibility Plan for the Development of a Wholesale Market in Pachuca
Client: Regional Government Hidalgo / MERCASA · 2007
MERCASA 2007
South America · Argentina
Review of Santa Fe Municipal Strategy to Improve the Efficiency of the Food Supply System
Client: Regional Government Santa Fe / AECID
AECID Market Specialist
South America · Chile
Analysis of Best Practices and Case Studies on Re-Entrepreneurship
Client: INYPSA / IADB · 2007
IADB 2007
South America · Brazil
Design of an Entrepreneurship & Start-Ups Support Program
Client: IADB
IADB Market Specialist
Central America · Guatemala
SME Development and Promotion of Business Associations (Ministry of Economy)
Client: Corporate Solutions / EC · 2004
EU / EC 2004
Central America · Regional
Management and Supervision of the Central America Enterprise Survey Initiative
Client: INYPSA / World Bank · 2006
World Bank 2006
Central America · Honduras
Set Up and Guidelines for a Wood and Furniture Technology and Innovation Center
Client: Corporate Solutions / World Bank · 2003
World Bank 2003
South Asia · Pakistan
TA-9866 PAK – Preparing the Punjab Agriculture Markets Development Project (New Lahore Wholesale Market)
Client: Punjab Agricultural Department / ADB · 2020–2022
ADB 2020–2022
South/SE Asia · Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Pakistan
Agriculture Market Specialist – ADB Regional Technical Assistance (TA-9218-REG)
Client: ADB · 2018–2019
ADB 2018–2019
Central/South Asia · Kazakhstan, Nepal
Investment Assessment and Application of High-Level Technology for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific
Client: ADB (RDTA 9218-REG) · 2017
ADB 2017
Central Asia · Uzbekistan
Horticulture Value Chain Infrastructure Project – Investment Feasibility Study (3 Wholesale Markets)
Client: Rural Restructuring Agency / ADB · 2017–2018
ADB 2017–2018
South Asia · India (Himachal Pradesh)
Feasibility Study to Develop 2 New Wholesale Markets and Upgrade 14 Existing Markets in Himachal Pradesh
Client: HP State Agriculture Dev. Board / World Bank · 2018–2019
World Bank 2018–2019
Southeast Asia · Vietnam
FAO/World Bank Cooperative Programme – Proposed Agri-Food Safety Project
Client: FAO / World Bank · 2020
FAO / World Bank 2020
Caucasus · Armenia
CARMAC II – Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness Project Preparation Grant
Client: Ministry of Agriculture – PIU / World Bank · 2014
World Bank 2014
Caucasus · Georgia
Feasibility – Strategy for the Development of a Logistics and Distribution Center in Tbilisi
Client: Ministry of Agriculture – TLC / MERCASA · 2012
MERCASA 2012
Caucasus · Georgia
Enterprise Rehabilitation Project – Post-Privatization / Turnaround Assistance
Client: Corporate Solutions / World Bank · 1999
World Bank 1999

Trusted by Leading Institutions

We have worked with a large number of prestigious international and public sector clients across four continents — many on a repeat basis. Click on any client to visit their website.

Multilateral Development Banks & UN Agencies
Bilateral Development Donors
ENABELBelgian Dev. Agency KfWGerman Dev. Bank AECIDSpanish Cooperation
Governments, Public Bodies & Market Authorities
NAEB RwandaAgric. Export Board MAFWENorth Macedonia MBMAMeghalaya, India Ministry of InvestmentJordan MoPIC JordanPlanning & Int'l Coop. PIMAMarket Authority · Costa Rica
Private Companies & Consulting Firms

Let's Work Together

Whether you're developing a new wholesale market, designing agrifood infrastructure, or building value chain strategies — we'd be glad to discuss how T4K can support your project.

Antonio Sartorius
Managing Partner · T4K SL
Madrid · Spain

C/ Playa de San Juan 4J, 28042 Madrid, Spain

Kigali · Rwanda

Magerwa Street KK 6 AV, Kigali, Rwanda

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