Vision & Mission
The philosophical and strategic foundation of SPX.
Our Vision
SPX envisions an Africa where people, institutions, and markets thrive through inclusive growth, clean energy access, resilient food systems, and innovation-driven economic transformation.
The firm seeks to contribute to a continent shaped by African leadership, strengthened by evidence, and powered by solutions that are practical, scalable, and grounded in local realities.
SPX aims to be a leading Africa-based development institution—bridging strategy, research, implementation, and innovation—to drive sustainable impact across the region.
Our Mission
SPX's mission is to design and deliver integrated development solutions that unlock opportunity, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilient systems across Africa.
- Applying Africa-led insight to development challenges : Leveraging contextual understanding, local networks, and industry experience to design solutions that are relevant, feasible, and sustainable.
- Integrating strategy, research, implementation, and innovation : Creating a comprehensive development model that combines evidence, design, field delivery, learning, and scale.
- Positioning clean energy as a driver of economic transformation : Supporting households, farmers, and enterprises to adopt energy-powered solutions that increase productivity and resilience.
- Strengthening agriculture and food systems : Improving productivity, quality, and market access across rural value chains through advisory and digital tools.
- Expanding opportunities for youth and communities : Developing skills, entrepreneurship pathways, and sector-specific training that increase employment and income.
- Advancing digital inclusion and market transparency : Deploying digital platforms that connect farmers, MSMEs, and institutions to information, markets, finance, and opportunities.
- Supporting climate resilience and circular economy models : Promoting sustainable practices, waste-to-value innovations, and environmentally sustainable systems.
- Strengthening institutions and governance systems : Building the capacity of public and private institutions to deliver and scale development initiatives.
What Guides SPX
Africa First
African institutions must lead Africa’s development. SPX reflects this principle through leadership, talent, innovation, and contextual insight.
Integration Over Fragmentation
Complex challenges require integrated solutions. SPX brings advisory, analytics, operations, and innovation into a single platform.
Practicality and Scalability
Solutions must be practical and scalable. SPX designs solutions that are practical, measurable, and built for the long-run.
SPX's Long-Term Aspiration
SPX seeks to grow as a trusted partner capable of:
- Influencing development policy
- Delivering multi-country programs
- Incubating new enterprises
- Advancing scientific and digital innovations
- Producing high-quality research
- Contributing to global development dialogue
Learn More About Our Work
Explore how our vision and mission translate into energy, agriculture, digital, climate, and skills programs across Africa.
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