ABOUT US: History
Enhancing development effectiveness: a deep and expanding commitment.
1997 - Mobilizing like minds.
In 1997, SI mobilized a small group of outstanding global consultants sharing common values, varied skills and a deep appreciation for participatory development and results-based management.
1990 - An early focus on HIV/AIDS.
Through the late 1990's SI focused on HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa with our work being recognized by USAID and other donors as exemplary of international "best practices" in participatory program design.
2000 - Promoting the "Results Agenda."
In 2000, SI launched new work to promote the World Bank's "Results Agenda" designed to enhance the Bank's effectiveness as a development agency. The basic elements of the approach-setting clear objectives, establishing outcome indicators that can be monitored, linking activities to intended results, and using that information to make management decisions-are central to all of our work around the world.
2003 - Strengthening programs in fragile states
In 2003, SI began work with USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) on a global contract to strengthen program planning and management in fragile states.
Tomorrow - Expansion.
Since 2003, we have expanded our work across sectors in governance, environment, health, education and economic growth through a rapidly growing base of global contracts and a deepening pool of over 1000 vetted experts, both from developed and developing countries.
SI is a small, women-owned business.