About Us
Who We Are
Miji Africa is a pioneering living lab that supports the innovation ecosystem by co-creating development solutions with low-income, under-served and marginalized communities to promote equitable and inclusive livelihood transformation. In Miji Africa, we are committed to steering innovation solutions through pragmatic, holistic and climate-conscious approaches to mitigate urban poverty, improve livelihoods, and increase community resilience in Urban Africa.
In the journey of leaving no one behind, we recognize that low–income and under-served communities, such as informal settlements, which host the majority of Africa’s urban population, must be at the heart of innovation implementation and scaling and are key in mitigating climate change.
Our diverse team leverages years of experience and research expertise working with under-served communities to;
- Guide investment and philanthropic efforts in penetrating vulnerable and marginalised communities in urban Africa.
- Support government interventions for these communities by mediating social acceptance of innovations.
- Test the social feasibility of products and services for innovation producers and distributors
- Collaborate with innovation researchers to navigate transdisciplinary borders and produce socially impactful policy recommendations.
Our Team
Christer Adelaide Anditi (PhD)
About Christer
She has worked with marginalized communities across Africa for over 7 years, applying human-centred approaches to mediate challenges in low-income settlements and has an excellent conceptualization of urban system complexities.
Peris Njoroge
About Peris
She brings diverse skills in deriving and implementing inclusive and gender-responsive policies and strategies for developing sustainable communities and conducting place-based research with societal impact.
Douglas Logedi Luhangala
About Douglas
His first-hand entrepreneurial skills in business ideation, communication, and pragmatic strategizing enable him to identify promising opportunities for transformation.
Wyckliff Ombede
About Wyckliff
With vast international experience in the private and public sectors and INGOs, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the complex difficulties that communities across the continent confront.
Our Advisors
Fabrizio Ceschin
Nthabiseng-Mohlakoana
