Introducing Savanna Group, a boutique policy consulting firm supporting inclusive policy transformations

At Savanna Group, we specialize in transformative project management, policy advocacy and influence, and government relations across multiple geographies and diverse sectors. We work with foundations, corporations, and governments to design and implement impactful solutions that drive sustainable change and inclusive growth.

Our services

Policy Advocacy [Agenda Setting, Policy development & Change Management]

We facilitate inclusive, sustainable, and impactful policy change across multiple sectors, and thrive in change that impacts multiple sectors.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Consulting

We empower organizations to navigate and shape the policy landscape of ESG, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and driving systemic change.
Strategic Project Management

We execute various technical, research, and advocacy projects that tackle complex health, education, agriculture, and economic development issues.
Research & Insights

We conduct in-depth analyses at both the sector and country levels to generate valuable insights that will effectively inform a range of change strategies, market entry initiatives, or policy development efforts.

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Our approach

Government-Centered Approach

Our belief is that sustainable and scalable improvements in public service delivery are best achieved through government leadership and involvement.
Deep Sectoral Analysis

We conduct thorough sectoral system analyses before defining specific interventions, dedicating significant time upfront to understand the context deeply.
Local Expertise and Onboarding

Key staff leading projects in specific countries are chosen for their organic connection to these regions and undergo comprehensive onboarding to ensure effective engagement.
Adaptive and Collaborative Methods

Our approach is adaptive and iterative, leveraging cross-country peer learning and competition to drive progress. We also rely on deep political economy insights and foster trust relationships with key local actors to address systemic challenges effectively.

We deploy a systems-thinking worldview that enables us to see through unobvious blind spots

At Savanna Group, we adopt a systems thinking approach. We put people at the center of how we think about change and strive to understand the incentives that drive decision making at multiple levels of society – households, governments, businesses, international community among other interest groups.

Change happens within fairly complex settings, and we have perfected the art of threading the link between social, political and economic considerations and how these influence decision making at individual, household and institutional levels.

Every engagement is unique, and is treated as such

Our work has taken us across multiple sectors - from malaria control, climate change mainstreaming at the national level, agriculture and agribusiness, and sanitation. We see common threads across these issues, but we also know that no two issues are the same.

We customise each engagement by carefully engaging key actors, and integrating technical knowledge & experience with the political and social contexts. We have developed a track record of designing and executing inclusive policy change processes, that align incentives of even hitherto competing interests.

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We have access, credibility, and agility

Savanna Group LLC excels in driving policy change and stakeholder engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia & North America, leveraging the extensive experience and proven track records of its founders.

The organization's expertise in digital transformation, WSH, agribusiness, and climate systems change stems from the past work of its key team members, who have held senior roles in the regions. Savanna Group effectively engages with policy and political decision-makers, utilizing the robust networks established by its founders with academia, think tanks, CSOs, the private sector, and governments.

Our flexible, iterative approach, shaped by past experiences, adapts to complex challenges, ensuring our unique ability to facilitate inclusive policy development and implementation, making us a trusted partner for impactful change across these regions.

Our Leadership

Eric Momanyi

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Eric Momanyi is a visionary leader and systems thinker with a proven track record of driving sustainable change through innovative policy advocacy and strategic project management. With expertise spanning agriculture, sanitation, health systems, and climate change, Eric excels at navigating complex, multi-sectoral challenges and crafting impactful solutions that bring diverse stakeholders together.

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Mercy Lusungu Mkandawire

Co-Founder and Director
Mercy Mkandawire is a Co-Founder and Director at Savanna Group, bringing expertise in bioethics, global health, and infectious tropical diseases research. With advanced degrees in Medical Parasitology & Entomology (JKUAT) and Bioethics (Harvard), she has supported efforts to strengthen ethical accountability systems in health research across Kenya and Malawi. Her experience in data management, regulatory systems, and human subject protection reflects Savanna Group’s commitment to advancing ethical practices and fostering inclusive growth.

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