About
Closing the strategic gap to let organizations flourish.
ODD Global was established to bring rigorous research into the everyday work of building institutions, businesses, and the public good.
We exist because many of the world's most pressing challenges persist not for lack of resources, but because of gaps in evidence-based decision-making, effective governance, and institutional capacity. Our mission is to bridge these gaps by transforming research into practical solutions, technical assistance, and capacity-strengthening interventions that improve organizations, communities, and public institutions.
We believe that sustainable development begins with understanding problems, generating evidence, building knowledge, providing technical support, and translating insights into action. This belief guides everything we do.
Our Vision
A world where organizations, governments, and communities make informed decisions that create sustainable and inclusive development.
Our Mission
To advance evidence-based decision-making, strengthen institutional capacity, and promote sustainable development through research, advisory services, professional education, and public engagement.
Our Values
Rigour. Independence. Local insight. Long-term partnership over transactional engagements.
Our Core Values
Our values define who we are, shape our culture, and guide how we partner with our clients. To build resilient institutions, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional, intellectual, and ethical excellence.
Integrity
We act ethically, transparently, and independently in all our work and professional relationships.
Excellence
We uphold the highest standards of research, analysis, and professional excellence.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and progressive approaches to solve complex challenges.
Collaboration
We work in partnership with clients, stakeholders, and communities to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Capacity Building
We are deeply committed to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and long-term capabilities of both individuals and institutions.
Evidence-Based
We promote informed decision-making grounded in credible data, research, and practical insights.
Respect
We preserve and demonstrate the utmost respect for the individuals, institutions, and diverse cultures we serve.
Local Insight, Global Perspective
We combine a deep understanding of local contexts with international best practices to deliver relevant, measurable, sustainable, and lasting change.
Our Commitment
We measure success not by revenue or the number of projects completed, but by the strength of institutions, the quality of governance, the effectiveness of decisions, the integrity of leadership, and the sustainable impact created in the organizations and communities we serve.
Our Philosophy
We challenge the status quo and believe that policies, systems, institutions, capabilities, and operational practices must continuously evolve to reflect the realities of today and the possibilities of tomorrow.
We study emerging trends, changing environments, and lived experiences through a development-oriented lens, helping organizations anticipate change, solve complex problems, and capitalize on new opportunities. By combining research, strategic insight, and practical implementation support, we enable institutions, leaders, and teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic world.
Operating model
Why research matters to us.
Most advisory firms separate research from delivery. We don't. Our research institute powers the insights our advisors apply, and the curriculum our business school teaches.
From Harare to the world.
Our headquarters are in Zimbabwe, but our engagements span the African continent and beyond — through partnerships, associates and field offices.
Find us
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- info@oddglobal.netGeneral inquiries
- advisory@oddglobal.netConsulting & advisory
- research@oddglobal.netResearch institute
- training@oddglobal.netBusiness school
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