About Us
Lapnos is an international development firm that delivers scalable, evidence-driven solutions to complex public sector challenges.
We work with governments, donor agencies, and reform coalitions to help translate ambitious goals into lasting results—especially in places where institutions are under pressure and progress is urgent.
Our mission is simple: to close the gap between bold policy and real-world change. That means doing more than advising from the sidelines. We partner deeply, co-create solutions, and stay involved from design to delivery—working side by side with institutions to build systems that last.
The world doesn’t change through ideas alone. It changes when bold ideas meet strong systems, local insight, and committed partners who are ready to act. That’s why Lapnos exists.
We are an international development firm built for complexity. We help governments, international organizations, and NGOs translate ambitious goals into scalable, evidence-driven solutions that deliver meaningful, measurable change—especially where institutions are under pressure and progress is urgent.
Born out of frustration with development efforts that overpromise and underdeliver, Lapnos was founded to bridge the critical gap between policy and execution—between good intentions and real-world impact. Our mission isn’t to advise from the sidelines, but to co-create, co-implement, and co-own solutions alongside the people and institutions driving change from within.
We work across South Asia and Africa—regions rich in potential but often under-resourced when it comes to system-level reform. Our team blends global technical expertise with local insight to help public institutions strengthen capabilities, digitize operations, and build programs that actually work for the people who rely on them.
From health systems to education policy, from social protection to digital governance, we support the full program lifecycle: designing interventions, deploying teams, managing projects, training institutions, building digital tools, and measuring results. Our approach is grounded in learning, humility, and accountability—and everything we do aims to create systems that last beyond our involvement.
At Lapnos, we believe in partnerships over parachutes. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions or quick fixes. We offer clarity in complexity, strategy in uncertainty, and hands-on support—from day one to day done.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Where We Work
Driving reform across South Asia and Africa—where the needs are urgent and the potential for impact is immense.
We work across South Asia and Africa, partnering with public institutions at national, state, and local levels. These regions are often underserved when it comes to system-level reform—despite being home to some of the world’s most dynamic populations and pressing development challenges.
Our presence spans from dense urban hubs to remote, hard-to-reach areas. In each setting, we tailor our approach to local priorities, institutional realities, and frontline conditions. Whether supporting education reform in a provincial ministry, strengthening social protection in post-conflict districts, or deploying digital tools for service delivery in megacities—we remain grounded, collaborative, and committed to solutions that last beyond our presence.
Who We Work With
Partnering with institutions that move the needle.
We work with a wide range of public sector actors committed to delivering lasting change—whether at the national, subnational, or community level.
-
Governments and public agencies engage us to support policy design, reform implementation, digital transformation, and service delivery across sectors.
-
Donor agencies and multilateral institutions rely on us to design and manage programs, strengthen implementation systems, and ensure that investments lead to real-world impact.
-
Reform coalitions, NGOs, and policy labs collaborate with us to co-create tools, scale innovations, and solve operational challenges in complex environments.
-
Implementation partners and delivery consortia work with us to fill capability gaps—through staffing, project management, MEL, or embedded technical support.
Some partners come to us for big-picture strategy. Others bring us in to lead execution. Across all engagements, we act as trusted collaborators—helping institutions turn bold commitments into tangible outcomes.
Below are some of the institutions we’ve worked with.
How We Work
Embedded. Evidence-driven. Built for real-world complexity.
At Lapnos, we don’t just consult from the sidelines—we roll up our sleeves and work side by side with the institutions we support. We embed within systems, adapt to local realities, and stay involved from strategy to execution.
Our delivery model is built on three core principles:
-
Partnership over parachutes
We co-create solutions with public sector counterparts—not for them. Everything we do is grounded in ownership, trust, and shared responsibility. -
Design to delivery
We stay engaged across the full lifecycle of a program—from early-stage design to frontline implementation, learning, and iteration. -
Clarity in complexity
We work in messy, high-stakes environments—and help our partners move forward with grounded strategy, actionable insight, and hands-on execution.
By the Numbers
Real-world results. Measurable reach. Numbers that reflect our work on the ground.
From major reform programs to grassroots delivery support, our work spans geographies, sectors, and systems—always with a focus on impact that lasts.
Countries served across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Programs and projects delivered—from policy reform to frontline systems
Government institutions, donors, and global partners we've worked with
Experts deployed into ministries, agencies, and delivery units
People reached through improved public services and systems
Sectors supported, including health, education, social protection, and digital governance
Meet the Team
Grounded expertise. Global perspective. A shared focus on delivery.
Our team blends global technical depth with deep regional experience—working alongside public institutions to solve real-world challenges, navigate complexity, and drive lasting reform.
Samira Rahman
Director, Strategy & Public Sector Reform
Kwame Adu-Baah
Director, Delivery & Systems Strengthening
Nadia Ssemanda
Director, Monitoring, Learning & Adaptation
Aamir Qureshi
Director, Digital Governance & Innovation
Chamath Jayasinghe
Director, Institutional Capacity & Partnerships
Malik Okoye
Director, Strategic Communications & Policy Influence
Partner With Us
Whether you’re issuing an RFP, forming a project consortium, or seeking hands-on delivery support—Lapnos is ready to engage. We bring practical expertise, strategic alignment, and on-the-ground execution to every partnership.
Let’s build something that lasts—together.
