{"id":48861,"date":"2026-03-23T17:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/?p=48861"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:04:45","slug":"africa-economic-development-aed-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/en_gb\/africa-economic-development-aed-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Economic Development (AED) Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:110px;--awb-padding-right:110px;--awb-padding-bottom:110px;--awb-padding-left:110px;--awb-padding-top-medium:42px;--awb-padding-right-medium:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:48px;--awb-padding-left-medium:56px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:40px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.3\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:35px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">About AED<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>The Africa Economic Development Hub (AED Hub) is a flagship platform dedicated to catalyzing Africa\u2019s economic advancement through research, policy engagement, enterprise development, and advisory services.<\/p>\n<p>We bring together government, private sector, and development partners to deliver practical, scalable solutions that strengthen institutions, empower enterprises, and drive sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:60px;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:20px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:14px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 95%));--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),var(--awb-color5-s),var(--awb-color5-l),calc(var(--awb-color5-a) - 80%));--awb-background-color:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),var(--awb-color5-s),var(--awb-color5-l),calc(var(--awb-color5-a) - 95%));--awb-divider-color:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),var(--awb-color5-s),var(--awb-color5-l),calc(var(--awb-color5-a) - 80%));--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),var(--awb-color5-s),var(--awb-color5-l),calc(var(--awb-color5-a) - 90%));--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography1-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-48861-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-52aa693a49f96d037 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#212934;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_52aa693a49f96d037\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"52aa693a49f96d037\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#52aa693a49f96d037\" href=\"#52aa693a49f96d037\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-caret-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Our Vision<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"52aa693a49f96d037\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_52aa693a49f96d037\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A premier hub enabling SBS to spearhead Africa\u2019s transformation in Leadership, Governance, and a leading driving force of Africa\u2019s Economic Transformation (2025 \u2013 2030).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e191675931c414ee6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#212934;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e191675931c414ee6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e191675931c414ee6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e191675931c414ee6\" href=\"#e191675931c414ee6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-caret-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Our Mission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e191675931c414ee6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e191675931c414ee6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>To serve our society by developing leadership that will transform Africa\u2019s integrated economy, through research, teaching and learning, business innovation, all-round ethical trade policies, and inclusive social development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0a073674b87b5e8f8 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#212934;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0a073674b87b5e8f8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0a073674b87b5e8f8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0a073674b87b5e8f8\" href=\"#0a073674b87b5e8f8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-caret-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Leadership<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0a073674b87b5e8f8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0a073674b87b5e8f8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 awb-image-carousel-top-below-caption\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-1\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"2.0\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"10\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:2.0;--awb-column-spacing:10px;--awb-dots-align:center;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-zoomin\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. George Njenga\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27750%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20750%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27750%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga-200x188.png 200w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga-400x375.png 400w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga-600x563.png 600w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga-768x720.png 768w, https:\/\/sbs.strathmore.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dr-George-Njenga.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h2 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Dr. George Njenga<\/h2><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">Chief of Party, Africa Economic Development Hub - Strathmore Business School<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b7db0e67a00e9835b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#212934;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b7db0e67a00e9835b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b7db0e67a00e9835b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#b7db0e67a00e9835b\" href=\"#b7db0e67a00e9835b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-caret-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Contact<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b7db0e67a00e9835b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b7db0e67a00e9835b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\">Contact<\/h3>\n<p>For more information, reach out to <strong><a href=\"mailto:gnjenga@strathmore.edu\">gnjenga@strathmore.edu<\/a><\/strong> or call <a href=\"http:\/\/Tel:+254702618215\"><strong>+254 702 618 215<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Pillars<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left has-flex-alignment fusion-delayed-animation\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-radius-top-left:6px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:6px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:6px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:6px;--awb-alignment:flex-start;--awb-body-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-hover-accent-color:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),var(--awb-color5-s),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 20%),var(--awb-color5-a));--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-box-shadow:7px 7px 0px 0px var(--awb-color5);;\" data-animation-delay=\"300\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 36px;line-height:normal;font-size:36px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon icon-basic-security circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Business Advisory &amp; Consultancy<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">We support enterprises, institutions, and governments through high-impact advisory and capacity-building services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 36px;line-height:normal;font-size:36px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon icon-basic-cart circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Trade &amp; Economic Development<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>Driving inclusive trade systems, strengthening cooperatives, and enhancing market access across local, regional, and global markets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 300ms;animation-duration: 300ms;\"><span ><i style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 36px;line-height:normal;font-size:36px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon icon-basic-wallet circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Research &amp; Innovation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Providing evidence-based insights that inform policy, strategy, and economic transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>What we Do<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-content-padding-top:10px;--awb-content-padding-right:60px;--awb-content-padding-bottom:35px;--awb-content-padding-left:60px;--awb-title-padding-top:35px;--awb-title-padding-right:60px;--awb-title-padding-bottom:35px;--awb-title-padding-left:60px;--awb-title-font-size:21px;--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography1-text-transform);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:hsla(var(--awb-color2-h),var(--awb-color2-s),calc(var(--awb-color2-l) + 2%),var(--awb-color2-a));--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\" href=\"#tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-briefcase fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Business Advisory &amp; Consultancy<\/h5><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\" href=\"#tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-comments-alt-dollar fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Trade Advisory &amp; Market Systems<\/h5><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\" href=\"#tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-hands-helping fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Research &amp; Policy Engagement<\/h5><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\" href=\"#tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-chalkboard-teacher fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Capacity Building &amp; Training<\/h5><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\" href=\"#tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-briefcase fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Business Advisory &amp; Consultancy<\/h5><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\" id=\"tab-e04acb3d4634def949f\">\n<h4>Business Advisory &amp; Consultancy<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2462\">We deliver tailored advisory services that strengthen enterprise performance and institutional capacity.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1p6jkb5\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2500\">MSME Policy Review &amp; Development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ibd42v\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2540\">Business Development Services (BDS)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15rrbp3\" data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2582\">Entrepreneurship Training (SIYB, IYB)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i50fbn\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2618\">Institutional Capacity Building<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ur0gqs\" data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2661\">Youth Enterprise Advisory &amp; Mentorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\" href=\"#tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-comments-alt-dollar fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Trade Advisory &amp; Market Systems<\/h5><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\" id=\"tab-b20e1ee2bcfb12d5597\">\n<h4>Trade Advisory &amp; Market Systems<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2786\">We support organizations to navigate and thrive in complex trade environments.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2942\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vsexbf\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2814\">Trade Finance Advisory<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6v2p7j\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2857\">Cooperative Board &amp; Executive Training<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bncoa5\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2904\">Market Research (Local, Regional &amp; Global)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l1aup3\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2942\">Trade Policy Research &amp; Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\" href=\"#tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-hands-helping fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Research &amp; Policy Engagement<\/h5><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\" id=\"tab-c470ae178d50cb8211e\">\n<h4>Research &amp; Policy Engagement<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3056\">We generate insights that shape economic policy and business strategy.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3202\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bt5duo\" data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3098\">Policy research &amp; regulatory support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ebmfj6\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3131\">Economic and sector analysis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kbny6r\" data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3162\">Innovation-driven research<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2w9wra\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3202\">Stakeholder engagement and dialogue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\" href=\"#tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\"><h5 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-chalkboard-teacher fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; --icon-color:var(--awb-color7);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/i>Capacity Building &amp; Training<\/h5><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\" id=\"tab-de505fe2e83586934f5\">\n<h4>Capacity Building &amp; Training<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3332\">We equip leaders and institutions with practical skills for growth and transformation.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3486\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o5s35b\" data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3365\">Executive training programs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8l6r5i\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3402\">TVET and industry collaborations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vkzifx\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3444\">Entrepreneurship development programs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xd05oz\" data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3486\">Trainer of Trainers (ToT) initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Key Achievements<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-2 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-clean-horizontal content-left content-boxes-icon-on-side fusion-delayed-animation\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-body-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color8);\" data-animation-delay=\"500\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:68px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-box icon-hover-animation-slide fusion-animated\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationduration=\"2.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 500ms;animation-duration: 500ms;\"><i style=\"border-color:#212934;border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:8px;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-chart-line fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:68px;\">Projects &amp; Impact<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"iqvsip\" data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3600\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3600\">Current Engagements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3849\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12js91c\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3628\">MSME Policy 2024 Review<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gy1r9h\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3662\">Amendment of the MSE Act 2012<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10xoerc\" data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3699\">NYOTA Project (MSEA) \u2013 RFP Stage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7euto5\" data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3735\">KCB Foundation 2Jiajiri Program<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qq21az\" data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3768\">SIYB Training Implementation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fdeu6\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3799\">TVET &amp; KEPSA Collaboration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cvl82i\" data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3849\">Kenya Young Parliamentarian Policy Think Tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1krooid\" data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3898\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3898\">Pipeline &amp; Strategic Opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"4091\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x9zb4k\" data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3943\">KCB Foundation \u2013 KES 19M (Signing Stage)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1we3457\" data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3974\">Citi Foundation \u2013 USD 500K<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pqmhyt\" data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4013\">NYOTA World Bank Project \u2013 KES 20M<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"271wxm\" data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4056\">OPEC Fund Grant \u2013 USD 500K (2026\u20132027)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b5g87j\" data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4091\">TVET State Department Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:68px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-box icon-hover-animation-slide fusion-animated\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationduration=\"2.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 500ms;animation-duration: 500ms;\"><i style=\"border-color:#212934;border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:8px;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-user-astronaut fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding-left:68px;\">Future Initiatives<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fzyxf3\" data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4123\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4123\">Future Initiatives<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4324\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zodf4o\" data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4160\">Kisumu Sango Centre Development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p7mp32\" data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4200\">Expansion of SIYB Training Programs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2xpy0g\" data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4249\">Youth Entrepreneurship Advisory &amp; Mentorship<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j06jxt\" data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4286\">Supply Chain Financing Solutions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ws79bo\" data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4324\">BDS Accreditation (GIZ Supported)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tcspb6\" data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4363\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4363\">Partnerships &amp; Collaborations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4432\">We work with leading institutions across sectors to deliver impact:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4542\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1w1il70\" data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4457\">Government agencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1opwht2\" data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4482\">Development partners<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qsovuu\" data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4509\">Financial institutions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12fposx\" data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4542\">Private sector organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Africa Economic 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