Sereti Africa: Expert Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Advisors

In the modern business landscape, navigating the complexities of corporate affairs, public policy, and regulatory frameworks is no longer optional—it is essential. Companies face an ever-evolving array of challenges and opportunities, from shifting regulatory landscapes to heightened public scrutiny and demand for sustainable business practices. For organizations aiming to thrive amidst these dynamics, partnering with a trusted and experienced advisor can make all the difference. This is where Sereti Africa steps in as a game-changer.

Who is Sereti Africa?

ereti is a consulting firm based in Tanzania with a fully-integrated approach to public policy, government relations and corporate affairs. These include the political and economic management of our clients’ respective operations/plans (market entry, mergers, acquisitions and other transactions); the design and delivery of efficient regulatory regimes; and how to maximize the value of investor assets/investments. 
We also support clients on the who and how of effective engagement to shape regulatory debate, and secure support for a major initiative, or to improve their profile in the policy making arena. We take a long-term approach, seeking to retain and grow a select group of consultants and client relationships over many years.

About the team

We have a network of advisers across the region with experience working at the most senior levels of government, regional bodies, regulatory agencies, competition bodies and the private sector. We use local consultants and sector experts that bring deep local knowledge and contacts. Our experts understand from direct experience how governments and regulators think about the issues that affect businesses in today’s changing and complex operating environment. 

We use our deep understanding of the issues and the processes of decision making to develop evidence-based arguments, concrete policy proposals, and practical engagement plans to help you achieve your commercial goals. 

Who we work for

At Sereti, we view and approach our role as being an extension of our client’s organization. We advise local and international businesses, investors, and development stakeholders facing political, policy or regulatory challenges/opportunities. Our experience includes work with players in sectors such as healthcare, disruptive digital technology, fintech, food and drink, manufacturing,  natural resources, energy and infrastructure.

What makes us different?

We think that people should stick to the things they do best and to this end, we offer four things: Public Affairs. Research. Data. Policy.

1.  Tailored Strategies. Sereti was created to be different from the usual high cost, low value consulting. We aim to provide best-practice consultancy advice and delivery across public affairs and policy using rigorous economics and data analysis to a small number of valued clients.
2. We’re aware of commercial reality. Our consultancy goes beyond generating insights. We provide actionable recommendations that are practical and implementable. From optimizing operations to expanding market reach, we help you achieve measurable outcomes.
3. We seek to influence policy. In addition to addressing nuanced challenges that individual clients face, we carry out routine strategic engagements with government stakeholders. This ensures that strategies, priorities and activities of our clients take account of the external business operating environment, and bring together the arguments and evidence they can use to shape debate in the political and policy sphere. 
4. Data-Driven Excellence. We believe in the power of reliable data and rigorous research. Our team leverages data analytics to uncover valuable insights, enabling informed decision making and driving tangible results.