We believe that investments making positive contributions to economical challenges will benefit by creating value in the long term.
We promote Local Content Development
We excel in developing and implementing Local Content strategies for mega-projects in the extractive industries and governmental bodies.
Founded in 2021, with a footprint across the African continent and growing references, CLC Solution deploys groundbreaking solutions tailored to the unique needs of African business ecosystems. We excel in developing and implementing Local Content strategies for mega-projects in the extractives and governmental bodies. Our scope includes crafting and designing policies, strategies, and plans for relevant corporate and institutional stakeholders.
Our Vision
We are High-Convictions Innovators
We take pride in empowering and equipping our clients with the tools to articulate, enhance, and sustain their national and local strategies. We fervently advocate for corporate social responsibilities and actively promote environmental, social, and governance values, making a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future in Africa.
Leveraging a decade of corporate experience, we identify opportunities for quick-win solutions and develop tailored content to support SMEs.
Through collaboration with partners and associates, we are at the forefront of innovating new services and products to better serve business ecosystems and entrepreneurs in Africa. Our goal is to broaden the scope of business ecosystem involvement, ultimately elevating local competitiveness and fostering development.
INNOVATION Lead a continuous search for creative solutions, fostering unique relationships with clients and contributing value to enduring, trustworthy partnerships.
FLEXIBLE BASELINE Set flexible and adaptable baselines to enable continuous improvements and advancements.
AGILE METHODOLOGY Employ a dynamic approach and develop tools to empower us in assisting stakeholder companies in their activities and collaborative programs.
DIVERSE INDUSTRIES AND CLIENTS Collaborate with various types and sizes of stakeholders, identifying ecosystem challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the need for downstream alignment and upstream support from key stakeholders to achieve tangible results and drive sustainable impact.
Our mission at CLC Solution is to transform our partners' perspective on enhancing local competitiveness and development by empowering local stakeholders and fostering deeper engagement with business ecosystems. Positioned at the forefront, we drive business ecosystem engagement, improving the ability to identify and address opportunities for local stakeholders.
With a strategic vision centered on the growing significance of Local Content, CLC Solution is dedicated to sustaining economic growth, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing national competitiveness.
Choosing to collaborate with us ensures support for innovative solutions that nurture local development in both the public and private sectors. Committed to perpetual improvement, we proactively allocate resources to research and development.
Our Mission
We aim to empower organizations in identifying and addressing impactful opportunities toward sustainable and localized added value as part of their core business activities.
Our Blueprint
CLC Solution has developed a global perspective with a specific emphasis on mega projects within the African continent
Our office is situated in Maputo, Mozambique from where we uphold a regional focus, ensuring a nuanced approach to address the distinctive dynamics and challenges prevalent in East, Central, and West Africa through our local partnerships and associates.
We are actively engaged in addressing significant challenges and stand at the forefront of societal issues today and in the future.
Our network of professionals extends across +13 African countries, and our knowledge and services stand out as a distinct and competitive advantage for CLC Solution. This offers a unique opportunity to make a positive economic and societal impact in each region.
Our Expertise
With extensive experience in large-scale projects, particularly in the energy sector, our daily operations are diverse markets and industries. Our team members bring diverse experience, having worked with major Oil & Gas companies, Logistics and Transportation, technology and Communication.
Supported Industries
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Oil & Gas
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Mining
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Renewable energies
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Finance & Insurance
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Public Sector Government
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Business management
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Construction
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Logistics
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Agribusiness
Our Managing Team
Our team leverages its knowledge and expertise to provide global assistance to clients, aiding them in mitigating risks associated with local content-added value across various sectors.
Our vision defines us. We achieve success together in a work environment that is transparent, diverse, and dynamic, and working together to achieve success is fundamentally rooted in teamwork!
Our consultancy comprises experts from our Associate network, specializing in Business Analysis, Local Content Development, as well as ICV and ESG. They are supported by our operational team in Administration, R&D, Finance, and Communication.
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Thomas Rodriguez
Director
Local Content Specialist
Vice-President of ACLM
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Sonia Piasentin
Senior Finance Advisor
Business Developer
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Cédric Pendji
R&D Manager
Product Owner
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Lucas Cossa
CLC Solution Mozambique Representative
Local Content Developer
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Ileana I. Ferber
CLC Solution Senior Advisor
Senior Consultant and Industrial Policy Advisor
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Thomas Rodriguez
Senior Partner - Local Content Specialist
Thomas is a seasoned expert in In-Country Value and Local Content development, with a strong track record across a wide range of industries. His technical expertise lies in designing and implementing strategies that maximize the use of local resources, workforce, and supply chains, contributing to sustainable economic growth and industry competitiveness.
With extensive field experience, Thomas has worked in over 15 countries across the United States, Europe, and Africa—covering West, East, Central, and Southern regions. He is recognized for his ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational environments, addressing the specific needs of both public and private international stakeholders. His work bridges global standards with local realities, making him a trusted advisor in driving responsible, high-impact local content initiatives.
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Lucas Cossa
Regional Partner (Mozambique) - Local Content Developer
Cossa is a Local Content Developer and Mozambique Representative with over five years of experience in local content development, environmental services, and customer experience. He brings strong capabilities in project management, Multi-stakeholders Collaboration (MSC) methodology, and community venture development. Lucas has played a key role in designing and implementing local content strategies for service providers operating within large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
Cossa leads a network of senior associates with expertise in local content, ESG, and related areas. As a focal point for local content initiatives and training programs, Lucas is responsible for rolling out tailored capacity-building efforts that align with national priorities and private sector needs. His hands-on experience and collaborative approach make him a key driver of sustainable, locally integrated development in Mozambique.
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Ileana I. Ferber
Senior Partner - Consultant and Industrial Policy Advisor
Ileana is a seasoned senior consultant and industrial policy advisor with over 25 years of experience in local content development, ESG strategy, and economic diversification. As the founder and CEO of Colibrí Business Development LLC, she has led initiatives across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, working with governments, multinationals, and SMEs to design inclusive, sustainable growth strategies. Ileana is recognized for her ability to bridge global standards with local realities, ensuring that energy and infrastructure projects deliver long-term value to host communities.
A passionate advocate for equitable development, Ileana serves as Co-Chair of the International Committee at GET Global Energy Transition and is an active moderator and speaker at high-level forums, including the Suriname Awareness Symposium. Her work focuses on helping resource-rich countries avoid the "resource curse" by strengthening local supply chains, fostering entrepreneurship, and embedding social performance into industrial policy. Known as a “super connector,” she empowers women leaders and builds cross-sector partnerships that drive systemic change.
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Ibrahima Aminu
Regional Partner (Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria) - SME Capacity Building Specialist
Aminu is an SME Capacity Building Specialist and Ghana Representative with over 20 years of experience delivering shareholder and stakeholder value across diverse sectors. As the founder of an economic development and governance consultancy, he has led strategic initiatives in energy, mining and infrastructure, renewable energy, and information technology—driving impact through both private and public sector collaboration.
Ibrahima has advised multiple African governments on policy, governance, and sustainable economic development. Under his leadership, his consultancy has facilitated over $1.3 billion in commercial deals and helped service providers across the continent access more than $54 million in financing. His depth of experience and results-driven approach position him as a key figure in advancing inclusive growth and SME empowerment in Africa.
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Ibrahima Talla
Expert Associate - SME Capacity Building Specialist
Talla is a seasoned SME Capacity Building Specialist and Senegal Representative with deep expertise in business development across multiple sectors, including energy, mining, logistics, agro-industry, information technology, and telecommunications. His work focuses on enabling small and medium enterprises to scale sustainably while enhancing their role in complex industrial ecosystems.
With a strong advisory background, Ibrahima brings corporate-level insight into strategic and operational supply chain execution, project acquisition, and sustainable business growth. He has supported public and private stakeholders across West, East, Central, and Southern Africa, helping to bridge local market potential with global supply chain demands. His cross-regional experience makes him a key asset in advancing inclusive and resilient business practices.