Research & Advisory
Place Intelligence for Long-Term Impact
We provide in-depth ethnographic research, investment insights, and strategy consulting for global grantmakers, impact investors, and development finance institutions (DFIs) working in Africa.
Contextual Intelligence
Our team of field researchers, cultural analysts, and urbanists offers localized insight into the political, spiritual, and economic ecosystems of secondary and tertiary cities across Africa.
We help clients understand the nuanced realities of places where they invest, enabling more contextually appropriate and sustainable interventions.
Place-Anchored Frameworks
We develop frameworks for assessing civic infrastructure and redemptive potential of investments, enabling funders to evaluate opportunities through a place-based lens.
Our assessment tools help identify investments with the potential for deep, positive place impact beyond standard impact metrics.
Strategic Design
We offer strategy design for place-rooted grantmaking and long-term program development, helping funders craft initiatives that respect and enhance local place dynamics.
Our strategic advisory work ensures that external capital flows strengthen rather than disrupt the fabric of place.
On-Ground Navigation
We provide on-ground advisory to help global capital navigate with humility, trust, and contextual intelligence within complex local environments.
Our clients don't just want data. They want understanding. We offer that—deep, slow, and wise.
Our Approach
Ethnographic Research Grounded in Place
Deep Immersion
Our researchers spend extended time in the places we study, building relationships and understanding the lived experiences of residents.
Multi-layered Analysis
We examine places through multiple lenses: historical, cultural, economic, spiritual, and ecological to provide a holistic understanding.
Asset Mapping
Instead of deficit-focused approaches, we identify and map place-based assets that can be leveraged for regenerative development.
Our Clients
Partners in Place-Anchored Impact
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Our team is available for targeted research projects, ongoing advisory relationships, and strategic consulting engagements. Let's discuss how we can support your place-anchored impact goals.
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