SOZO CONSULTING
We help organizations and entrepreneurs succeed in Ethiopia.
Sozo Consulting supports international companies, public institutions, NGOs, and entrepreneurs in entering, operating, and scaling in Ethiopia and across Africa.
Based in Addis Ababa, we combine local expertise with global standards to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and build sustainable businesses and institutions.
What We Do
Sozo Consulting is a strategic advisory firm delivering regulatory, technical, environmental, and knowledge-based services to the public and private sectors, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise development.
We help clients navigate regulatory environments, access new markets, strengthen operations, communicate across languages and cultures, and build long-term capability grounded in local knowledge.
Our Core Services
Regulatory & Market Entry Support
Registration and regulatory facilitation for medicines and medical devices.
Business Intelligence & Strategic Advisory
Market research, feasibility studies, partner identification, and investment advisory for companies and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship & SME Development
Advisory, mentoring, and capacity-building services supporting startups, SMEs, and growth-stage entrepreneurs.
Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Building
Training programmes and institutional collaboration for public institutions, private enterprises, and entrepreneurs.
Translation & Localisation
Professional translation and localisation services supporting regulatory, technical, institutional, and commercial communication.
Forestry & Environmental Advisory
Advisory and technical support for forestry, environmental management, and natural resource–based projects.
Our Approach
We act as an independent advisory partner. We do not manufacture, sell, or distribute products. Our role is to reduce risk, strengthen systems, and transfer knowledge so that businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions can operate independently and sustainably.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to foster sustainable development and entrepreneurship in Ethiopia by enabling responsible investment, strengthening enterprises and institutions, supporting environmental sustainability, and ensuring that knowledge and expertise translate into long-term economic and social impact.
Based in Addis Ababa
Serving Ethiopia and across Africa
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, institution, or development partner looking to operate or expand in Ethiopia:
Discuss your project or request a quote. We're here to help you succeed in Ethiopia and across Africa.