About The Elevare Advisory

A Zambian-born consultancy at the intersection of evidence, dialogue, and human capital — built to make institutions endure.

Elevare Advisory team
2026
Est. Lusaka, ZM

Partnering with Leaders to Build Institutions That Endure

"We don't just advise — we partner with leaders to build institutions that endure."

The Elevare Advisory is a specialised consultancy that helps institutions move from ambition to measurable impact. We work at the critical intersection of evidence, dialogue, and human capital — three areas where strategies most often stall during execution and institutional reform.

Headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, we partner with multilateral institutions, governments, and leading enterprises to deliver evidence-based research, sharp strategy, and lasting human capital development across the Southern African region.

Our work is grounded in academic rigour and operational delivery — combining deep contextual knowledge of Zambia's institutional landscape with international best practices drawn from engagements with UNDP, UNICEF, USAID, and other leading institutions.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Strategic Purpose

We partner with multilateral institutions and leading enterprises to accelerate transformation through evidence-based research, sharp strategy, and lasting human capital development.

Vision

Future Aspirations

By 2030, The Elevare Advisory will stand as Southern Africa's most trusted independent advisory firm to multilateral institutions and leading enterprises.

Values

Guiding Principles

  • Evidence over opinion
  • Human-centric lens
  • Practical impact
  • Integrity and independence
  • Builders, not just advisors

Leadership Team

Our leadership combines academic rigour with operational delivery across donor-funded engagements with UNDP, UNICEF, USAID, and leading enterprises throughout Zambia and the Southern African region.

DF

Dr. Folotiya

Partner — Research & Evidence

Brings academic rigour and deep expertise in applied research, policy diagnostics, and evidence synthesis across Zambia and the wider Southern African region.

CK

Chishimba Kaluba

Partner — Strategy & Performance

Brings operational depth in strategic coordination, institutional performance management, and high-level convening with embedded follow-through systems.

Institutions We Have Worked With

UNDP
UNICEF
USAID
Government of Zambia
Leading Enterprises

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Whether you're a government ministry, multilateral institution, or enterprise — we'd welcome a conversation about how Elevare can support your goals.