Basabose & Raes

Basabose & Raes is a young and dynamic consultancy firm committed to the development of East Africa’s private sector (especially Rwanda) through sustainable innovation and technology transfer projects. Why Africa? African economies are currently in full expansion. East Africa alone counts more than 130 million inhabitants with a growing middle class. African entrepreneurs and policymakers are aware of the fact that they need to evolve their economies and businesses from mere exporters of raw materials to manufacturer of products and services. It is in this vibrant environment that Basabose & Raes operates: started in March 2012 with offices in Africa (Rwanda) and Europe (the Netherlands), Basabose & Raes connects people and offers services aimed at substituting imports, attain greater diversification and enhance competitiveness in the East African region. To that aim, Basabose & Raes relies on a motivated team of young professionals and a powerful network among East African's entrepreneurs, local decision makers and technology developers worldwide. In addition, Basabose and Raes has a deep understanding of East African societies and cultures, a fundamental requirement for making business in the region. Basabose & Raes intends to contribute to Africa's bright future in a responsible way, so all projects follows the company's guiding principles: • Respect of human rights • Pursuing sustainability • Benefit the whole community • Advocate social and gender equality.