Founded in 2015 and based in Kigali, Rwanda, Vanguard Economics delivers world-class research, advisory, and implementation services for Africa, from within Africa. We specialize in leveraging private-sector development, trade & logistics, and agricultural commercialization to transform markets and uplift communities across the continent
WHO WE ARE
WHAT DRIVES US
With 200 projects delivered across sectors such as education, health, agribusiness, manufacturing, finance, and trade, our motivation remains constant: to create meaningful change. In every engagement, we embed priorities like job creation, youth empowerment, gender equality, and climate resilience—ensuring development is inclusive, sustainable, and transformative.
We support companies, development partners, philanthropies, and governments to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, projects, and policies that move societies forward. Wee help our clients uncover growth opportunities, remain competitive, and navigate complex African markets.
We also work closely with research institutions, donors, and government agencies to understand socio-economic dynamics, design actionable initiatives, implement programs, and measure what truly works.
OUR VISION
A future where populations shape their own destiny
OUR MISSION
Identify, design and implement homegrown solutions to the challenges populations face on their path to sustainable and inclusive prosperity.
OUR TEAM
Our vision is that that every population exercises its right and responsibility to mark out the path of its own progress as an imperative to addressing the pervasive social injustice and poverty that exists across societies.
We try and embody this vision through our company policies which designed to nurture the next generation of African thinkers and leaders:
The company employs a team of 60 staff working across offices in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya, and has an extensive network of partners and specialized consultants throughout the continent.























