Cetus Global

Cetus Global is a women-owned professional consulting firm that specializes in intelligence gathering and analysis on political and conflict dynamics worldwide, particularly in West Africa. We provide program and proposal design and technical writing for USAID and other donors; atmospheric and contextual reports for international donors; conflict analysis for academic research; and strategy and activity advising for development and humanitarian activities. Our information products have been used by the State Department, USAID, the World Bank, US Embassies across Africa, a host of development organizations and local NGOs. Cetus founder Laura Sanders brings nearly 20 years of experience in African conflict areas. Ms. Sanders leverages her long-established relationships with government officials, community institutions, and journalists and academics to gain localized insights into crisis trends and growing violent extremism. Other team members round out this experience with particular expertise in the gender, climate, local governance, and media sectors. Together, our key advantage is our network of assets who can provide localized reporting, first-hand insight into trends, perceptions, and political conversations, especially in areas where media and other access is restricted.