service areas
Strategy Development and Activation
Botho is sector-agnostic. Over the years, we have advised and guided clients across 15+ sectors and industries. These have included agriculture and agro-processing; education; healthcare; manufacturing; technology; the creative and cultural industries; trade and investments; financial services; and the nonprofit sector, among others.
By understanding client needs, preferences, and pain points, Botho specializes in transforming strategic vision into tangible results. We support public and private entities by connecting the dots across seemingly disparate spaces, recognizing asymmetrical opportunities, clarifying vision, creating strategies, identifying and forging key partnerships, implementing action, and measuring results. We also conceptualize, pilot, and launch brand-new initiatives and programs.
Learn more about our strategy development and activation work through our projects in the cotton, textile, and apparel sectors, refugee education, and non-profit space.
Research, Analysis, and Knowledge Production
At Botho, we understand the power of a compelling narrative in shaping and setting agendas. Our research - whether commissioned by clients or generated by our own thought leadership - aims to lend fresh perspectives to old conversations and shed (new) light on under-documented spaces in order to demonstrate the full breadth of opportunities and developments in Africa and other emerging markets. Drawing on our wide network of subject matter experts, technocrats, and industry leaders, we help you see markets, sectors, and industries in a multifaceted way, at the nexus of business, strategy, geopolitics, and social impact.
Learn more about our research, analysis, and knowledge production work through our projects in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
Curating Conversations and Convenings
We design and facilitate high-impact, multi-stakeholder, and multinational convenings, workshops, and events. Our focus is on creating platforms for dialogue, idea generation, and innovation. Botho's unique methodology draws on a non-linear, iterative approach rooted in design thinking principles. We excel at running design sprints, proven effective in solving complex challenges within tight deadlines. Beyond standalone sprints, we integrate design thinking elements across our projects and events. This methodology has been successfully applied to a wide range of clients, from governments and corporations to multilateral agencies and startups.
Learn more about our work in the tourism sector and our curation of a leadership retreat.
Investment Facilitation
Botho connects capital to unique and high-impact opportunities. We help public and private investors identify, assess, and pursue appropriate targets at the firm, industry, or sectorial levels. We also support NGOs, philanthropies, and foundations in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies.
Learn more about our work through our refugee education project.