Development Advisory and Impact

In addressing development on the continent, Bigen considers itself a champion of the developmental agenda. We recognise that sustainable development in Africa can only be achieved through localised and inclusive approaches, and we have aligned our business efforts to address inequality, unemployment, and poverty.

By doing good while doing business, Bigen realises lasting impact on the quality of life of people.

Our vision of a sustainable community:

KEY THEMES

Engagement & ownership
Recreation & creativity
Identity, belief & meaning
Gender & age
Skills, capacity & learning
Health & wellbeing

VISION STATEMENT

A sustainable community is one that…

  • Has an engaged and empowered citizenship who take ownership of their lives and communities
  • Celebrates and supports local art and culture
  • Gives individuals a strong sense of identity and belonging
  • Protects, supports and empowers the vulnerable
  • Reflects, learns, and increases in its capacity to build and grow
  • Has ever-improving health indicators

KEY THEMES

Production & resourcing
Exchange & transfer
Accounting & regulation
Consumption & use
Labour & welfare
Technology & infrastructure
Wealth & distribution

VISION STATEMENT

A sustainable community is one that…

  • Has viable, healthy local businesses, supplying the local region
  • Has the capacity to manufacture and own its value chain
  • Has a growing labour market and treats workers fairly
  • Has ever-improving basic infrastructure
  • Has a functional, accessible and affordable transport network
  • Has a narrowing digital divide
  • Is economically inclusive and has a decreasing GINI coefficient

KEY THEMES

Materials & energy
Water & air
Flora & fauna
Habitat & food
Place & space
Development
Emission & waste

VISION STATEMENT

A sustainable community is one that…

  • Is environmentally educated and aware, and understands the implications of human actions
  • Actively saves energy and sources green and local materials
  • Creates its own efforts towards reducing pollution and increasing reuse
  • Acts in respect of the needs of current and future generations
  • Takes ownership of its natural resources, landscapes and spaces towards protection and improvement
  • Develops responsibly, guarding and protecting natural habitats

KEY THEMES

Leadership
Governance, ethics & accountability
Organisation, communication & integration
Representation & dialogue
Security, law & justice

VISION STATEMENT

A sustainable community is one that…

  • Has respected local leaders, with the skills, capacity and desire to serve
  • Has a strong commitment towards democracy and holds its leaders accountable
  • Is connected to the community and internal and external stakeholders, considerate of all views
  • Pursues peace and cohesion through proactive engagement and community participation
  • Is committed to equity, inclusivity and transparency

Development with a difference:

The local economic development stories we want to see:

As your development advisory & impact partner we have a strong focus on the sustainable development goals (SDG’s) with the aim of addressing inequalities on the continent.

Our experts in Development Advisory and Impact

Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya

MD: Development Advisory and Impact