Our Advisory Services

Two decades of specialized infrastructure advisory expertise tailored for Sub-Saharan Africa's unique challenges and opportunities.

Project Packaging & Fundraising

Transforming infrastructure concepts into bankable, investment-ready opportunities

Our project packaging service is designed to bridge the gap between infrastructure vision and implementation. We specialize in developing comprehensive, bankable project documentation that meets the rigorous requirements of financiers while addressing the practical realities of African infrastructure markets.

With over 150 projects packaged across 13 countries, we've refined an approach that combines technical feasibility with financial viability, ensuring projects attract the right mix of public and private funding.

Our Approach

Market-Led Solutions

We begin with comprehensive market analysis to ensure demand exists for the proposed infrastructure, creating solutions that respond to real needs.

Risk Allocation

Our packaging identifies and allocates risks appropriately between public and private partners, enhancing project bankability.

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Our Project Packaging Process

Diagnostic Assessment

Comprehensive review of project concept, policy environment, and market conditions to identify critical success factors.

Feasibility Analysis

Technical, financial, economic, and environmental feasibility studies to validate project assumptions.

Investor Documentation

Preparation of information memoranda, financial models, and presentations tailored to investor requirements.

Fundraising Support

Active engagement with financiers and investors to secure necessary funding commitments.

Recent Success Stories

Lusaka Water Supply PPP

Zambia Water Sector R2.4 billion

Packaged a 25-year PPP for water treatment and distribution serving 1.2 million residents, securing funding from three development finance institutions.

Key Outcomes:
  • Reduced non-revenue water from 45% to 28%
  • Extended service coverage to 300,000 new customers
  • Implemented tiered tariff structure to ensure affordability

Transaction Advisory Services

Guiding complex infrastructure transactions from conception to financial close

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Our transaction advisory team provides end-to-end support for infrastructure projects, particularly public-private partnerships (PPPs) and other complex procurement structures. We've successfully closed transactions worth over R50 billion across multiple sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa.

What sets us apart is our ability to navigate both the technical complexities of infrastructure projects and the intricate financial and legal structures required to make them viable.

Core Competencies

PPP Structuring

Designing PPP frameworks that balance risk allocation, value for money, and service delivery objectives.

Procurement Strategy

Developing competitive, transparent procurement processes that attract quality bidders while protecting public interests.

Transaction Advisory Process

Transaction Design

Developing the optimal transaction structure based on project requirements and market conditions.

Bid Preparation

Preparation of RFQ, RFP, and all transaction documents in line with international best practices.

Bid Evaluation

Technical and financial evaluation of bids with robust scoring methodologies.

Financial Close

Negotiation support leading to financial close and project implementation.

Climate Change & Green Financing

Integrating climate resilience and sustainability into infrastructure development

As climate change impacts become more pronounced across Africa, we help clients develop infrastructure that is both resilient to climate risks and aligned with global sustainability goals. Our team combines technical climate expertise with innovative financial structuring to unlock green financing opportunities.

We've advised on projects accessing over R5 billion in climate finance from multilateral funds, green bonds, and other specialized instruments.

Our Climate Services

Climate Risk Screening

Comprehensive assessment of physical and transition risks across project lifecycle.

Green Bond Preparation

End-to-end support for green bond issuance including framework development and certification.

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Climate Finance Impact

West African Coastal Resilience Program

Multiple Countries Climate Adaptation R1.8 billion

Developed financing strategy for coastal protection infrastructure across five West African nations, securing funding from Green Climate Fund and World Bank.

Key Outcomes:
  • Protected 200km of vulnerable coastline
  • Integrated ecosystem-based adaptation approaches
  • Established community-based monitoring systems

Cost-Benefit Analysis & Financial Modelling

Sophisticated financial analysis for informed infrastructure decision-making

Financial modelling

Our financial modelling team develops robust, transparent financial models that serve as the foundation for infrastructure investment decisions. We go beyond simple spreadsheet models to create dynamic tools that can test multiple scenarios and adapt to changing project parameters.

All our models are built with African infrastructure characteristics in mind, incorporating local cost structures, financing constraints, and regulatory requirements.

Modelling Capabilities

Scenario Analysis

Testing project viability under multiple economic, operational, and financial scenarios.

Tariff Modelling

Developing sustainable tariff structures that balance affordability with financial viability.

Economic Research & Analysis

Data-driven insights for infrastructure policy and investment

Our economic research services provide the evidence base for infrastructure planning and policy formulation. We combine rigorous quantitative analysis with deep sector expertise to deliver actionable insights for governments, investors, and development partners.

Recent work includes infrastructure gap analyses for multiple African countries, economic impact assessments of major transport corridors, and sector reform studies.

Research Focus Areas

Infrastructure Economics

Analyzing the economic returns and broader development impacts of infrastructure investments.

Policy Evaluation

Assessing the effectiveness of infrastructure policies and regulatory frameworks.

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Training & Capacity Building

Developing local expertise for sustainable infrastructure development

Training workshop

We believe sustainable infrastructure development requires strong local capacity. Our training programs transfer knowledge and skills in infrastructure planning, financing, and implementation to government officials, private sector actors, and civil society.

All programs are customized to local contexts and combine theoretical foundations with practical case studies from our project experience.

Training Programs

PPP Masterclass

Comprehensive training on PPP project cycle from identification to implementation.

Financial Modelling

Hands-on training in infrastructure financial modelling using real-world case studies.

Ready to discuss your infrastructure needs?

Our team of specialists is ready to help you navigate the complexities of infrastructure development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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