GlobalMargins Consulting Services

Overview

GlobalMargins offers specialized consulting services that combine rigorous theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies.

Our consulting services are grounded in decolonial and anti-racist perspectives that recognize how historical and ongoing power dynamics shape current global challenges. We work with diverse clients—from international organizations and foundations to community-based groups and academic institutions—to develop approaches that transform rather than reproduce existing inequities.

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Core Principles

Our consulting work is guided by several core principles that shape how we approach each engagement:

  • Power Awareness: We explicitly analyze how power operates in specific contexts and within organizations themselves, examining visible, hidden, and invisible forms of power that shape what is considered possible and desirable.
  • Historical Context: We situate current challenges within their historical contexts, particularly colonial histories and ongoing colonial relationships that continue to shape global dynamics and knowledge systems.
  • Epistemic Justice: We value diverse knowledge systems and ways of knowing, challenging hierarchies that privilege certain forms of expertise while marginalizing others, particularly knowledge from the Global South.
  • Relational Ethics: We emphasize relationships rather than transactions, building partnerships characterized by mutual accountability, transparency, and recognition of different positionalities.
  • Transformative Ambition: We aim for approaches that address root causes rather than merely symptoms, connecting specific interventions to broader systemic change while remaining pragmatic about immediate constraints.

Our Services

Organizational Development

Organizations working on global issues often face challenges in aligning their internal structures and practices with their external commitments to justice and equity. Our organizational development services help address these challenges through:

  • Equity Audits and Assessments
  • Strategy Development
  • Organizational Culture Transformation
  • Partnership and Coalition Development
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Policy and Program Services

We help organizations develop more transformative and contextually appropriate approaches to policy and program implementation:

  • Policy Analysis and Development
  • Program Design and Evaluation
  • Research and Knowledge Production
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation

Training and Capacity Building

We support organizations and individuals in developing new knowledge, skills, and perspectives to address complex challenges effectively:

  • Customized Training Programs
  • Leadership Development
  • Communities of Practice
  • Mentoring and Coaching
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AI Governance & Ethics Consulting

We bring deep expertise in global justice, decolonial perspectives, and ethical governance to the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence:

  • Ethical AI Framework Development: Design comprehensive ethical guidelines for AI system design, deployment, and governance that align with principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability
  • Equity & Impact Assessment: Analyze potential impacts of AI applications on different communities and identify and mitigate risks of bias and discrimination in AI systems
  • Strategic AI Implementation: Develop tailored AI adoption roadmaps aligned with organizational mission and values and identify high-impact, ethically-sound AI use cases
  • Decolonizing AI Practice: Guide organizations in adopting AI technologies that challenge colonial legacies in data and algorithms and integrate diverse knowledge systems, particularly from the Global South
  • AI for Social Good: Support organizations in leveraging AI to advance social justice and development goals and design AI initiatives that prioritize marginalized communities
  • Capacity Building & Change Management: Deliver customized training on AI ethics and governance for non-technical audiences and provide leadership coaching on navigating ethical dilemmas in AI adoption

Specialized Thematic Expertise

In addition to our core services, we offer specialized expertise in several thematic areas particularly relevant to global justice:

Decolonizing Development Practice

We help organizations transform their approaches to international development to address colonial continuities and create more equitable relationships:

  • Aid Architecture Analysis
  • Partnership Transformation
  • Knowledge Democratization
  • Alternative Development Frameworks

Climate Justice and Environmental Governance

We support organizations in addressing environmental challenges through justice-centered approaches:

  • Just Transition Planning
  • Environmental Justice Assessment
  • Community-Based Resource Management
  • Climate Finance Analysis

Gender Justice and Feminist Approaches

We help organizations integrate gender analysis and feminist perspectives into their work:

  • Gender Analysis
  • Feminist Organizational Development
  • Gender-Responsive Programming
  • Masculinities Work

Digital Justice and Technology Governance

We support organizations in navigating the justice implications of digital technologies:

  • Digital Rights Analysis
  • Technology Governance Assessment
  • Digital Inclusion Strategies
  • Data Justice Frameworks

Client Sectors

GlobalMargins works with diverse organizations across multiple sectors, tailoring our approaches to their specific contexts and needs:

  • International Development Organizations: Bilateral aid agencies, multilateral institutions, international NGOs, and development finance institutions
  • Foundations and Philanthropic Organizations: Private foundations, community foundations, philanthropic networks, and corporate social responsibility programs
  • Civil Society Organizations: Advocacy organizations, social movements, community-based organizations, and professional associations
  • Academic and Research Institutions: Universities and colleges, research institutes, think tanks, and academic networks
  • Government Agencies: Foreign affairs ministries, development cooperation agencies, environmental agencies, and local government international offices

Our Approach

We focus on the critical human and societal dimensions of organizational challenges rather than purely technical implementation. Our process includes:

  1. Initial Consultation: A no-cost discussion to assess your organization’s needs and goals
  2. Proposal Development: A tailored proposal outlining our approach, deliverables, and timeline
  3. Collaborative Implementation: Regular engagement with stakeholders throughout the process
  4. Deliverables & Follow-Up: Comprehensive frameworks, training, or strategic plans with implementation support

Investment & Accessibility

We are committed to making our services accessible to organizations with diverse resources while sustaining our own work:

  • Standard Consulting Rates: For well-resourced organizations, reflecting the depth of expertise and customization we provide
  • Sliding Scale: Reduced rates for smaller organizations and those based in the Global South
  • Pro Bono Allocation: Services for grassroots organizations and movements that align with our mission
  • Cost-Sharing Models: Distributed investment across multiple organizations in coalitions or networks
  • Alternative Exchange: Knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and other non-financial arrangements
  • Grant Support: Joint proposal development and connections to relevant funders

Contact for Consulting Inquiries

To discuss how GlobalMargins can support your organization, please contact:

Dr. Ndidi Nwaneri
Email: [email protected]

In your initial message, please include:

  • Brief description of your organization
  • Overview of the challenges or opportunities you’d like support with
  • Timeframe for the potential engagement
  • Any specific questions you have about our services

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days to schedule an initial consultation.

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