About Us

We disrupt the present and create the future by building bold new models, products, services, and businesses that can accelerate growth and improve livelihoods across Africa

Our Value Proposition

In-depth understanding of local contexts, guiding the identification of relevant innovation use cases. This includes awareness of key stakeholders, varying levels of readiness.

Exclusive partnership with a procurement center based in the UAE and Europe, that can facilitate technology acquisition and installation, from original manufacturers to end users.

Access to a network of local innovation and technology experts, including in Strategy, Digital Transformation, Public Policies, Technology Transfer, Data, Change management, MOA and HCD.

In house tax and legal expertise that can ensure a secure and efficient technology transfer process (i.e., IP, data privacy, tax exoneration, regulations and policies).

Our Experts

Youssoupha

Papa Biram

Victoria

Kéba

Steve

Adja

Mandé

Bineta

Coumba

Co-founder & Partner

Co-founder & Partner

Organizational and Ecosystem Change Expert

Chief Technology Officer

Project Manager in IT and Innovation

Project Manager

Human Centered Design (HCD) Expert

PMO and MEL Expert

QHSE Expert

Youssoupha has significant experience in market research, strategy, and innovation, consulting for governments, international organizations, and the private sector.

Papa Biram brings expertise in finance and development strategy, with a background in consulting for governments, international organizations, and the private sector.

Victoria has extensive experience in advancing citizen movements, building multi-stakeholder coalitions, and guiding businesses towards socially innovative solutions.

Kéba, as CTO, has deep technical expertise and is responsible for researching and implementing new technologies to keep the company competitive.

Steve specializes in strategic planning, team coordination, and the implementation of IT and innovative solutions for various sectors including governments and international organizations.

Adja focuses on digital transformation and RPA, leading projects effectively and managing change management challenges.

Mandé specializes in HCD, facilitating workshops and focusing on design that drives entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable living.

Bineta manages projects with a focus on strategic evaluation and innovative methods, aiming for effective outcomes and sustainability.

Coumba is involved in analyzing and improving organizational structures, focusing on quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

OUR EXPERTS

Youssoupha
Co-founder & Partner

Youssoupha has significant experience in market research, strategy, and innovation, consulting for governments, international organizations, and the private sector.

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Papa Biram
Co-founder & Partner

Papa Biram brings expertise in finance and development strategy, with a background in consulting for governments, international organizations, and the private sector.

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Victoria
Organizational and Ecosystem Change Expert

Victoria has extensive experience in advancing citizen movements, building multi-stakeholder coalitions, and guiding businesses towards socially innovative solutions.

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Kéba
Chief Technology Officer

Kéba, as CTO, has deep technical expertise and is responsible for researching and implementing new technologies to keep the company competitive.

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Steve
Project Manager in IT and Innovation

Steve specializes in strategic planning, team coordination, and the implementation of IT and innovative solutions for various sectors including governments and international organizations.

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Adja
Project Manager

Adja focuses on digital transformation and RPA, leading projects effectively and managing change management challenges.

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Mandé
Human Centered Design (HCD) Expert

Mandé specializes in HCD, facilitating workshops and focusing on design that drives entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable living.

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Bineta
PMO and MEL Expert

Bineta manages projects with a focus on strategic evaluation and innovative methods, aiming for effective outcomes and sustainability.

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Coumba
QHSE Expert

Coumba is involved in analyzing and improving organizational structures, focusing on quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

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What We Believe In

Innovation as a Catalyst

GDI is committed to harnessing innovation, driving positive change in emerging countries, and challenging conventional approaches with technology and creativity to devise sustainable solutions for intricate development issues.

Inclusive Approach

Central to our mission, inclusivity involves valuing diverse viewpoints to forge holistic solutions, engaging with youth, women, disabled persons, and local communities, ensuring their voices are heard, and incorporating them into projects affecting their lives.

Sustainability at the Heart

For us, sustainability is more than just talk; it's a core principle guiding our operations. We dedicate ourselves to developing strategies that provide immediate advantages while also securing a sustainable future for the well-being and sustainable health of the African continent.

Equitable Collaborations

We prioritize equity and balanced collaborations, merging varied interests for shared gains among benefactors, governments, and communities, with GDI working alongside all parties to guarantee development gains are distributed fairly and sustained over time