Impact for Connectivity
Policy Impact Partners (PIP) is a global consultancy platform supporting the future of digital connectivity.
We bring together senior experts to develop, promote and impact policy and regulations that enable innovative technologies to positively transform economies and societies.
Global team of telecommunications and connectivity experts
Trusted partner to industry, policy and regulatory leaders
Blending global insights and local expertise
National and (sub) regional level delivery
Delivering Policy Impact
We build partnerships, provide technical and regulatory expertise and promote dialogue between public and private sector bodies to realise the full potential of connectivity, digital transformation and data driven services across society.
The seniority of our consultants and the high quality of our work offers clients a trusted extension to their in-house teams.
Expertise
Radio Spectrum
Regulatory Reform
Innovative Connectivity
Market Access
Services
Advocacy and Campaign Management
National and (Sub) Regional Representation
Research and Analysis
Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building
People
Experts on the ground
Our associate directors and network of independent senior advisors are former industry and regulatory leaders who have been at the forefront of tech and telecoms. Using the power of the innovative technologies we promote, our people are based all over the world. They engage at the local and (sub) regional levels with a global understanding.
Herman Schepers
Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Pasquale Cataldi
Associate Director, Technology Lead
Mortimer Hope
Associate Director and Africa Lead
Dr. Andy Tarrant
Associate Director, EU Affairs Lead
Dr. Ammar Hamadien
Senior Advisor, Middle East and North Africa
Sarah Schepers
Co-founder and Marketing and Operations Director
Prof. Maziar Nekovee
Global Expert, telecoms and wireless tech innovation expert
Dr. Simon Wilson
Senior Advisor Spectrum Regulation
Osondu C. Nwokoro
Senior Policy Advisor, Nigeria
Cecilia Mamelodi-Onyadile
Senior Policy Advisor, Botswana
Kwaku Antwi
Senior Policy Advisor, Ghana
Olivier Gihana
Senior Policy Advisor, Rwanda
Nicholas Kisundo
Senior Policy Advisor, Kenya
Yohannes Abreham
Senior Policy Advisor, Ethiopia
Amadeu Castro
Senior Policy Advisor, Brazil
Abdoulkarim Soumailia
Senior Advisor, Niger and Francophone Africa
Places
Local engagements with a global perspective.
We support policymakers, regulators and innovators to understand both local and global contexts, always tailoring our contribution to the customs and cultures we are working in.
How we work
Strategic groundwork
We conduct and curate research and analysis to support the evidence base for any innovation we champion. We draw on the knowledge, networks and language skills of our local experts to ensure this process is thorough and authentic.
A united front
We support objectives at the highest levels. Acting independently or alongside clients’ teams, we provide expertise, co-ordination, governance, project management and quality control.
Clear communications
Our work is supported by strong messaging, impactful design, clear graphics and engaging content.
Get In Touch
We operate globally, but our service is always personal. Please get in touch and one of our Founding Directors will be happy to discuss how we can work together.