Expert research to meet your needs.

Our approach

Sabi means “to understand” in West African Pidgin. Our name captures our mission to cut through the noise and bring you useful understanding.

We draw on deep issue knowledge and on-the-ground experience to develop analysis that works for you.

We work with our clients to understand your requirements and we deliver against these. We offer a bespoke service that gives you what you need, no more and no less.

Our expertise

Our team has extensive experience across the Horn and East Africa - Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, and in Nigeria.

We are specialists in governance, peace building, foreign relations and international development.

We work with the private sector, global and local think tanks, communities, and NGOs, and governments and their agencies.

Why work with Sabi insight?

Whether you are starting a new venture or looking for fresh perspectives on your work we will help you achieve your goals.

Guided by our values of truthfulness, integrity and reflection we commit to:

• Being attentive and responsive to your needs and context

• Giving you what you need, not just what you want

• Putting together the right team to work on your project

• Providing you with good value for money