Our purpose
We unlock value with our clients by realising impactful solutions and not just providing insights.
The term 'unlocking value' has a specific meaning at Genesis. It refers to our aspiration to map out a path to value for our clients and for society that was not apparent prior to our work. The value opportunity unlocked in this way must be measurable, and the solution given needs to comprehensively address all the challenges related to realising that value. Every project at Genesis is assessed according to this standard.
At Genesis, the key to unlocking value is our ability to inspire action and to facilitate environments conducive to impactful change. This requires a complex set of human skills including the ability to build coalitions, ecosystems and networks. It entails adopting a relationship-based approach to get people to act intentionally on joint solutions
Genesis exists to help the Young World succeed at five interconnected transitions that will define the global development agenda:
The human transition: Build the foundational human capital - in health, education and social protection - that allows this critical group of young people to succeed. Investing in the basics - like good health, a solid education and proper nutrition - so every young person has a real shot at a good life.
The economic transition: Channel young populations into productive, inclusive economic activity linked to global demand. Preparing the next generation for the jobs of tomorrow and creating an economy where everyone has a place.
The AI transition: Universal access to frontier technology promises progress at an unprecedented scale. But countries will also need to manage massive dislocations to economies, locally and internationally. Our job is to make sure AI delivers its promise to alleviate big challenges and works for everyone.
The urban transition: Africa’s explosively growing cities will change the globe. Our job is to transform these cities to be liveable launchpads for prosperity.
The climate transition: In Young World countries climate change is not an ideological battleground. It is an everyday reality affecting lives and incomes. Our job is to help build resilient societies that can adapt to these changes in ways that place people and their prospects at the centre.
Critically, our approach recognises that the five transitions have to be in sync as each depends fundamentally on the others.
The foundation of our distinctive delivery are the technical skills and deep sector knowledge we have developed through our work in the area between the market and the state.
When a project unlocks value, we celebrate it. It remains our goal in all our focus areas. Every year Genesis runs a competition called Unlocking Value where the staff gets to show case some of our best work over the previous 18 months. Here are some instances where our work has unlocked value:
Unlocking value projects
Investment key to harnessing AI revolution in Africa
Artificial Intelligence is redefining industries globally, offering solutions to climate change, enhancing public service delivery, and revolutionising the financial sector. With AI’s immense potential, it’s unsurprising that the current global market is valued at an impressive $16.5 trillion.
G2P choice for women: Lessons from SA, Zambia, Bangladesh
The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) commissioned Genesis to conduct a qualitative assessment with the aim of gathering empirical evidence to support the potential benefits of incorporating a choice-based model into the G2P (government to persons) payment system.
Genesis report shifts debate on proposed chrome ore export tax
Genesis was approached by a group of non-integrated chrome producers to conduct its own independent assessment of the export tax on chrome ore that has been lobbied for by ferrochrome producers as well as other stakeholders in the industry.
Developing sustainability framework for HIV and TB in SA
Genesis Analytics was contracted by the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) Secretariat and the Global Fund to support stakeholders in developing a national sustainability framework, assessments and action plans to guide the sustainability planning process for HIV and TB programmes in South Africa.
Charting a new course for failing state-owned enterprises
Genesis worked with the National Planning Commission, a nucleus government advisory agency, to assess state-owned enterprises' performance and contribution to achieving the National Development Plan’s Vision 2030 of economic transformation and inclusive growth.
Cloud-based solutions could reduce banking costs in Africa
Genesis Analytics and Orange Business Services (OBS), with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, published a research report on Cloud Banking in Africa: The Regulatory Opportunity, which explores the potential for cloud computing to reduce the cost of technology for banks.
Assessing economics of R5.5b pelagic fishery as rights expire
Africa’s largest fishing company approached Genesis to produce an independent economic report on the underlying economics of the pelagic industry to provide a sound basis for meaningful engagement between the industry and Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, and ultimately assist informed decision making with respect to the fishing rights allocation process.
Strengthening HIV prevention through peer learning
Genesis, in partnership with the University of Manitoba, is implementing the South to South HIV Prevention Learning Network (SSLN), which supports peer learning in a network structure to improve HIV prevention programming in 15 African countries.
A winning strategy for deepening financial markets in Uganda
Genesis Analytics have been working with Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Trusts on a number of projects. FDS commissioned Genesis first to re-invigorate their approach to facilitating financial-sector deepening in Uganda. We then helped FSDU develop a refreshed strategy for the next three years and then assisted them with a critical part of strategy execution related to fundraising.
News and insights
Strategies to improve immunisation coverage: Helping the Young World achieve its potential
Safeguarding immunisation programmes is crucial for protecting the health of the Young World’s next generation. We explore the keys to sustaining progress and preventing the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
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