Leading Sustainable Impact
I’m Kemi – an international evaluation strategist with over two decades of experience partnering with leading organizations like USAID, NEOM, DFID, the EU and the UN. By transforming data and knowledge into actionable insights, I help drive economic growth, performance accountability, and meaningful results across diverse sectors – all while mentoring the next generation of changemakers.
My Background
30+ countries: supported through strategic advisory, evaluations, and development policy design across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
$1.2B+ in programs evaluated: spanning health systems, education, governance, and economic development shaping investment decisions and reforms.
500+ high-impact thought pieces: published, presented, or featured globally including keynote speeches, panel contributions, technical reports, books, and op-eds.
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My Services
Ways We Can Work Together
How I Catalyze Results
Whether you're shaping national policy, leading a complex development program, or launching a bold new initiative, I help you move from idea to evidence—and from evidence to impact. I bring a unique blend of strategic clarity, rigorous evaluation, and systems thinking to design solutions that are not only innovative but also implementable and measurable.
Design & Evaluate
I craft frameworks and tools that illuminate what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next—grounded in real-world insight, not just theory.
Strategize & Influence
I translate complex development challenges into compelling strategies and stories that mobilize leaders, donors, and communities.
Build Capacity & Embed Change
From creating impact labs to strengthening evaluation ecosystems, I help institutions thrive long after the project ends.
I don’t just consult—I co-create, challenge assumptions, and champion outcomes that matter.
New Arrival
Latest Book Release
A powerful journey through Nigeria’s political fractures and the people striving to heal them. This is more than a book; it’s a manifesto for those daring to hope, question, and rebuild.
Birth of a Fractured Nation
By Kemi Ayanda
"A powerful call to rethink Nigeria’s political foundations and boldly reimagine a more inclusive national future."
Mentorship and Coaching
I believe in the limitless potential of emerging leaders, which is why I’ve dedicated myself to hands-on coaching and targeted training programs. My approach? Empower each mentee to think boldly, act confidently, and spark meaningful change. Join me in shaping the next generation of leadership – one inspired individual at a time.
Strategic Advisory | Economic Intelligence | Systems Innovation Unleashing Insight. Driving Impact. Shaping the Future.
I advise leaders, boards, and institutions on how to translate complexity into clarity—and clarity into results. Drawing on over two decades of cross-sector experience, I integrate strategic evaluation, economic foresight, and knowledge systems to unlock sustainable growth and performance at scale. Whether shaping national policy, guiding corporate boards, or advising development programs, I partner at the highest level to move missions forward—with precision and purpose.
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My Philosophy
I engage every challenge as a strategic opportunity to align evidence with intent, mobilize cross-sector collaboration, and drive purposeful progress—because lasting impact is realized when knowledge is translated into decisive, informed action.