Welcome to
Katonte Development Perspectives
KDP is a development consultancy that analyses political and economic circumstances in different sectors and places. We seek to understand who holds power, how they acquired it and what strategies they use to maintain it.
Our goal is not to counter this power or work against it but to work out what, given these circumstances, can and cannot sensibly be done to support positive change.
KDP focuses its support on working politically. This includes facilitating knowledge transfer between actors in an informal way rather than through formal coalitions. KDP draws on its experience to help project managers navigate complex political arrangements and develop effective advocacy strategies.
The Team
Our Core Values
We believe lasting development starts with understanding how people make decisions, earn a living and work together in the places where we operate. That belief guides how we work with local partners and how we assess the contribution business and investment can make. It also reflects the practical approach of the Katonte Healthcare Programme, which inspired our name.