Building stronger and more inclusive economies

About us

We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation committed to sector transformation and helping change lives for the better in East Africa

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Sectors we work in

Rethinking sectors and working in partnership with others to transform them.

Gatsby Africa focuses on transforming sectors with real opportunity for widespread impact. We focus on high potential and labour-intensive sectors, providing targeted assistance and helping to drive rapid growth that is competitive, inclusive, and resilient. We believe working in such sectors is critical to long-term poverty reduction and wider economic transformation.

Aquaculture

Working at both firm and national level to catalyse the take-off of the industry in East Africa and ensuring the industry develops in a way that is both inclusive and environmentally responsible

Commercial Forestry

Introducing innovative technologies, business models and public-private partnerships to transform the regional commercial forestry sector, protect the environment, and benefit millions of citizens.

Livestock

Supporting Kenya to develop a modern and competitive meat sector, whilst also innovating models that maximise the extent livestock producers participate in and benefit from higher returns from the sector

Textiles & Apparel

Supporting East Africa to realise the window of opportunity of jobs moving from Asia – through triggering early deals and investments that begin to position East Africa as a responsible destination for apparel production

Water

Establishing the benchmarks, business models, and long-term strategy which will enable greater investment and significantly expand access to clean water

Gatsby Africa Highlights Report 2021-2022

Over the years, Gatsby Africa has been working to transform key sectors across East Africa, in a quest to build stronger and more inclusive economies. This highlights report presents the progress of the portfolio we implement and fund as of June 2022.

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