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We partner with and serve communities, governments and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of services across a broad range of topics.
Explore Our Impact
By region:
MENA
Supporting the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Demand Management & Improved Productivity program
We helped the MCC to source innovative technologies to achieve sustainable use of scarce water resources for smallholder farmers in four interior governorates across Central and Southern Tunisia.
SIZING THE MARKET POTENTIAL FOR WATER AND SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN LOW AND LOW/MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Water and sanitation is often one of the most difficult infrastructure areas to invest in. Viewed as a public good, water and sanitation projects tend to be among the most subsidized, but in countries without the capacity to generate large revenues, funding for WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) is severely lacking. Dalberg supported the World…
AFRICA, ASIA
Developing the scope of a water and sanitation fund
After assessing the commercial and impact investment potential of the water and sanitation market in low and middle-income countries, we recommended to Private Infrastructure Development Group the establishment of a new fund. We identified opportunities for the fund in 14 countries across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
GLOBAL
Determining the global potential for water kiosks
We conducted in-depth field research of 10 major water kiosk ventures, analyzed 4 innovative ventures and developed a market model to determine the global potential for water kiosks. We published a sector report, detailing cross-venture learnings, and recommendations for ventures and ecosystem actors.
INDIA
Bringing sustainable sanitation services to towns across India
We worked with CEPT University in India to bring sustainable and equitable sanitation services to small and medium towns in India. We worked closely with city governments and the private sector to implement a performance based contract for sanitation services.
BANGLADESH
Evaluating the partnership for cleaner textiles Bangladesh
We carried out a mid-term evaluation of programming for the Bangladesh Water Partnership for Cleaner Textile. Results led to actionable recommendations and a refined strategy across buyers, factories, financial institutions, governments and local communities.
GLOBAL
Evaluating the 2030 Water Resource Group
We conducted a strategic evaluation of the 2030 Water Resource Group (2030 WRG) and its activities to provide recommendations that guided the group’s strategic plan and the allocation of over $20 million USD to address water scarcity.
GLOBAL
Impact investment mandate for a family foundation
We were the dedicated investment manager to a family foundation focused on agribusiness, renewable energy and waste management in Africa and Southeast Asia. We supported the definition of their impact investing strategy and led the execution of their investments
GLOBAL
Supporting sustainable fisheries
We worked with a network of local NGOs and social enterprises in Indonesia and Chile to conceptualize and test new incentive models and livelihood programs to support artisanal fishers as they transition to more sustainable fishing practices.
INDIA
Developing a hygiene intervention in urban schools in Mumbai
We helped a design firm develop and evaluate their hygiene intervention in government-run urban schools in Mumbai. We developed communication tools to facilitate partnerships with large multinationals that have an interest in boosting good hygiene practices among low-income communities in Mumbai.
KENYA
Scaling up the sanitation and safe water for all program
We provided strategic insights on successes, lessons learnt, and recommendations to assist the scale up of the Sanitation and Safe Water for All program, a first-of-its-kind market transformation program in the water and sanitation sector by the International Finance Corporation in Kenya.
Our Clients
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The Dalberg team is outstanding, agile, and thoughtful. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Dalberg’s work style is more collaborative than that of other consultants, and they also have a sharper focus on equity and inclusion – they became part of our team, not just consultants.
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I was very fortunate and privileged to work together with such a strong team. It’s hard to imagine that one can do better. The setup was just harmonious – your experience, expertise, dedication and last – but not least – the personality of all team members made this project an unforgettable professional experience to me.
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Dalberg gave us a clear picture of where we are headed and the capacity needed to get there... has become a trusted partner as we work to implement the recommendations.
