Genesis Analytics stands as one of the pioneering economics-based consulting firms in Africa. Since 1998, it has evolved into the largest of its kind on the continent. Their purpose is to unlock value in Africa.
They use their analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for their clients and society. While they are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, they use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers.
Clientele and Reach
The diversity of their work is mirrored in the range of their clients. Many of their key clients have worked with them for more than a decade.They have worked with many of the largest business corporations in Africa, India and the Middle East. The result has been deep knowledge in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, energy, banking, capital markets, broadcasting and media, retailing and manufacturing. In 2015 alone they worked with corporate clients in more than 20 countries. In South Africa, 15 of the top 20 listed firms on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange have used their services in recent years.
Services for Government and Development
In government, they advise presidencies, ministers and cabinet committees, line departments, monitoring and evaluation units, regulators, state-owned enterprises and ad hoc policy-making processes. In the development field their principal competitors tend largely to work for development agencies and therefore only indirectly for governments in the region, they often work directly for government units. This base of experience is fundamentally different from the usual donor-recipient government dynamic. They are also an increasingly prominent African provider of development services to development agencies working in the region, whether directly or as a part of consortiums running long-term programmes.
Genesis Analytics actively contributes to addressing critical challenges like poverty, disease, and inequity through philanthropic efforts.
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Areas of Specialization
Early specialisations were competition and regulatory economics, and then financial services strategy. Since then they have added: agriculture and agribusiness, applied behavioural economics, infrastructure, health, monitoring and evaluation and shared value.
Africa Economic Development
Key Domains and Services:
- Competition and Regulatory Economics: Providing expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
- Financial Services Strategy: Guiding financial institutions towards sustainable growth and innovation.
- Agriculture and Agribusiness: Supporting the development of agricultural sectors and value chains.
- Applied Behavioral Economics: Leveraging insights into human behavior to design effective interventions.
- Infrastructure: Advising on infrastructure development projects that drive economic growth and improve quality of life.
- Health: Contributing to the improvement of healthcare systems and outcomes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Assessing the impact of programs and policies to inform decision-making.
- Shared Value: Helping businesses create economic value in a way that also addresses social needs.
To illustrate the scope of their work, consider the following data related to grants and funding:
| Funder | Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Global Development | Grant commitments aimed at fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. |
| William H. Gates Foundation | Education | Grants focused on improving educational opportunities. |
| Gates Library Foundation | Libraries | Support for libraries and access to information. |
| Gates Learning Foundation | Technology in Learning | Grants promoting the use of technology in education. |
Note: This data reflects grant commitments and may undergo regular updates.
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