In the dynamic and challenging environment of the Public and Private sectors across the Horn of Africa, East, and Central Africa, institutional development plays a crucial role in ensuring organizations can achieve their goals effectively and sustainably.

The region faces numerous complex issues, including humanitarian crises, political instability, and socio-economic challenges, making it imperative for organizations to have robust structures, processes, and capacities in place. Institutional development empowers organizations to navigate these complexities by enhancing their governance, operations, and partnerships.

It fosters resilience, adaptability, and effectiveness, enabling organizations to maximize their impact and better serve the communities they support. By investing in institutional development, organizations can strengthen their foundations, streamline their processes, and align their efforts towards their missions.

Services Offered

Organizational Capacity Building

Our tailored capacity-building programs are designed to elevate the institutional capacity of the Public and Private sector entities operating in the region.

We focus on fortifying governance structures, developing comprehensive policies, and optimizing operational efficiency. Through a collaborative approach, we work closely with organizations to identify their unique needs and create customized solutions that address their specific challenges and goals.

Partnership Development

Effective collaboration and partnerships are essential for maximizing impact and leveraging resources in the Public and Private sector entities.

Our partnership development services facilitate strategic alliances between organizations and stakeholders, fostering synergies and enabling them to tackle complex issues collectively. We guide clients in identifying potential partners, establishing mutually beneficial relationships, and managing partnerships for long-term success.

Organizational Assessments

Our comprehensive organizational assessments provide an in-depth analysis of an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

Our experienced team conducts thorough evaluations, utilizing industry-recognized frameworks and methodologies.

The assessments culminate in actionable recommendations tailored to the organization’s specific context, helping them prioritize and address critical areas for enhancement.

Some of the tools applied include:

Developed by USAID, the OCAT is a comprehensive framework that evaluates an organization’s capacity across various domains, including:
  • Governance
  • management practices
  • human resources
  • financial resources, and
  • program monitoring and evaluation.
This tool provides a structured approach to:
  • identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
  • enable organizations to develop targeted capacity-building strategies.
The IOA model, popularized by IDRC (International Development Research Centre), offers a holistic approach to assessing an organization’s:
  • performance,
  • sustainability, and
  • capacity to achieve its mission.
It examines factors such as:
  • leadership
  • strategic management
  • operations
  • resource management, and
  • external relations
The IOA model:
  • facilitates a comprehensive understanding of an organization’s institutional strengths and challenges, 
  • informs tailored interventions

The McKinsey Capacity Assessment Grid is a widely recognized framework that evaluates an organization’s capacity across seven essential elements:

  • aspirations
  • strategy
  • organizational skills
  • human resources
  • systems and infrastructure
  • structure
  • culture

This tool provides a structured way to identify gaps and prioritize areas for capacity development, enabling organizations to align their resources and efforts more effectively.

The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic management tool that measures organizational performance across four perspectives:
  • financial
  • customer
  • internal processes
  • learning and growth
By assessing these interconnected dimensions, organizations can:
  • gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement
  • inform data-driven decision-making and strategic planning processes.

Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based approach that focuses on identifying and leveraging an organization’s positive core capabilities and successes.

This methodology encourages organizations:

  • to build upon their existing strengths and envision desired future states
  • foster a collaborative and constructive assessment process that inspires positive change and growth.

By leveraging our expertise in institutional development, organizations can

  • fortify their foundations
  • optimize their operations
  • amplify their impact in the Horn of Africa, East, and Central Africa regions.

We are committed to empowering our clients to achieve sustainable success and create lasting positive change.