Expectation State

This Spring we were asked to research links between climate change and human mobility in the Middle East.

🌍 Concerns about climate change and human mobility are evident, but we must consider other crucial factors such as conflict, governance issues, and resource management.

🚨 Despite the alarming situation and the urgent need for action, climate adaptation doesn’t appear to be a priority for many governments. The question remains: how long can we sustain this, and when will we succumb to the weight of our own indifference?

📊 Read more: https://mixedmigration.org/resource/climate-change-impacts-mobility-middle-east/

What better way to announce that Verengai Mabika has joined Expectation State to lead our digital portfolio than to have AI come up with the wording! We're exceptionally excited to have him on board, joining us from Zimbabwe.

So, in the words of Artficial Intelligence...

Expectation State is excited to announce Verengai Mabika as our new Partner, Digital. Verengai brings over 16 years of experience at the forefront of digital policy and innovation, making him a perfect fit to lead our digital strategy.

Verengai's background is a powerhouse of expertise. Previously, he served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Africa at the Internet Society. In this role, he tackled critical issues like internet infrastructure, regulations, and privacy, all while fostering strong relationships with governments and regional organizations across Africa. He's also a seasoned leader, having guided cross-functional teams and delivered data-driven solutions that shaped policy and built public trust in internet technology.

His passion extends beyond policy. As the Founder & Director of the Development Reality Institute (DRI Africa), he championed social innovation programs focused on climate change and sustainability. He even co-founded Golix, a company exploring the potential of blockchain technology. This blend of policy acumen and entrepreneurial spirit makes him uniquely qualified to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Verengai's impressive credentials don't stop there. He holds a Master's degree specializing in Internet Governance, and has actively pursued continuous learning through advanced certificates in Artificial Intelligence, 5G, IoT and International project management.

He's also a recognized innovator, having been featured on Quartz's list of Top African Innovators and receiving prestigious awards like the Ashoka Fellowship and the Echoing Green Fellowship.

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We’re excited to announce that we are now in Kenya! Hanningtone Isiaho has joined us as an Expectation State Partner and Country Director for Kenya, with a remit across East Africa.

Hanningtone joins us with exceptional experience, having worked in 33 countries across East Africa and the wider continent, in 22 diverse sectors. With ongoing initiatives in Kenya and Uganda, we’re really looking forward to engaging in the issues that matter most to the region.

Our goal is to work with like-minded organisations to unlock potential and build more inclusive economies, states and communities, to meet the expectations of society. If that's of interest, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for co-owners, not employees.

We are beginning our search for a Digital Partner, to lead the growth of our digital portfolio at Expectation State.

If you are an experienced consultant living in a development market, and you’re searching for more than a job, then visit this link to find out more: https://docsend.com/view/yydzirrc9n33gf3h

We’re thrilled to lay down roots in Zambia, with andrew kambobe joining us as an Expectation State Partner and Country Director for Zambia.

A stable and maturing democracy well known for peaceful transfers of power throughout its history, Zambia has great economic potential. Andrew joins us to grow our portfolio in Zambia and Southern Africa more widely, bringing extensive experience of private sector development and inclusive business, as well as capital raising in Southern Africa.

Our goal is to work with like-minded organisations in Zambia and around the region to unlock potential and build more inclusive economies, states and communities, to meet the expectations of society.

If you are interested in hearing a little more about what we think needs to be done, feel free to reach out!