Our
services

Policy Analysis
We analyse policy frameworks and legislative environments to evaluate effectiveness, identify regulatory gaps, and propose actionable, context-sensitive alternatives. Our team has supported public and private sector clients with bespoke public policy and stakeholder strategies.

Research
We conduct rigorous, evidence-based research to inform national and regional policy debates. Our work includes commissioned studies and white papers for international partners across sectors including health, renewable energy, mining, and technology. Notable contributions include authoring a flagship paper for the World Bank Group: South Africa Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).

Program Evaluation
We assess the performance and impact of existing programmes, initiatives, and policies. Our evaluations are grounded in strong monitoring and evaluation methodologies that inform adaptive programming and results-based implementation strategies.

Risk Analysis
We provide forward-looking political economy analysis and risk advisory services to identify threats, opportunities, and resilience pathways for clients navigating complex regulatory and policy environments in sub-Saharan Africa.

Trust and Community Company Administration
We offer full-spectrum administration of community development trusts and community companies, including financial governance, strategy development, M&E, and project design. Our work includes end-to-end theory of change design and implementation for leading REIPPPP community trusts.

Flagship Work
Bloem Co has undertaken policy and regulatory research for major international companies in pharmaceuticals, mining, renewable energy, and technology. Publications include:

- Understanding the Pervasiveness of Counterfeit Drug Activities in Africa
- Health Policy Report: Legislative Frameworks in South Africa for the regulation of Cell and Gene Therapy and Rare Diseases.
- World Bank Group: South Africa Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).
- In-depth country policy analysis on “1 Million Green Jobs in Africa” supporting the Just Transition

Meet the Team

Fowzia Davids

Fowzia Davids

Founder & Principal | Development Strategist

Fowzia Davids is a development strategist, governance advisor, and social impact practitioner with over a decade of experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors in Southern Africa. She is the founder and principal of Bloem Consulting Services, where she leads work in community development, trust administration, governance reform, public policy, and climate justice.

She has supported participatory governance systems for renewable-energy community trusts and contributed to high-level strategic engagements for the Office of the Presidency. Fowzia holds an MSc in African Development from the London School of Economics and is recognised for delivering rigorous, collaborative solutions that strengthen accountability and advance inclusive development.

Ineke Stemmet

Ineke Stemmet

Deputy Director | Senior Manager: Operations & Delivery

Ineke Stemmet is a senior operations and delivery specialist with strong expertise in project management, monitoring and evaluation, governance support, and organisational coordination. She plays a central role in ensuring the effective delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects, providing strategic, operational, and secretariat support across community development, government-facing initiatives, and trust administration. Ineke is recognised for her rigour, systems thinking, and ability to translate strategy into well-executed outcomes.

Uyanda Mabece

Uyanda Mabece

Senior Consultant: Advocacy & Organisational Development

Uyanda Mabece is a senior advocacy and organisational development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in movement-building, campaigning, and institutional strengthening. His work focuses on strategic advocacy, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness across civil society and development organisations. Uyanda brings a strong values-based approach, combining political analysis with practical strategies that strengthen organisations and amplify impact.

Buck Govan Deva Whaley

Buck Govan Deva Whaley

Project Manager: Social Impact & Strategy

Buck Whaley is a project manager specialising in social impact and strategic delivery. He supports the design, coordination, and implementation of development and impact-driven projects, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes. Buck brings a structured, solutions-oriented approach to managing complex initiatives across sectors.

Pearl Noxolo Mncube

Pearl Noxolo Mncube

Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Pearl Noxolo Mncube is a public policy and stakeholder engagement specialist with deep experience in government relations, regulatory analysis, and strategic communications. She leads Bloem Co’s policy and stakeholder work, supporting clients to navigate complex political and institutional environments. Pearl is known for her ability to build trusted relationships across government, civil society, and the private sector, and to translate policy dynamics into clear strategic insights.

Laverne Louw-Williams

Laverne Louw-Williams

Senior Consultant: Finance & Project Management – REIPPPP

Laverne Louw is a senior finance and project management specialist with extensive experience in renewable energy, trusts, and complex multi-entity environments under the REIPPPP framework. She provides strategic financial oversight, governance support, budgeting, and compliance management for large-scale social and economic development programmes. Laverne is valued for her precision, strong governance lens, and ability to strengthen financial accountability across projects.

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