Your partner in natural resource governance

We support decision-makers and communities to secure rights, manage resources responsibly, and build systems that deliver lasting social and environmental value.

Our Journey

At Tenure Advisory, we’re more than just a consultancy and a think tank. We have a passion for shaping the future of natural resource governance across Africa. We work with civil society, the private sector, governments, and international organizations to co-create solutions that are bold, practical, and built to last. 

We dig deep into evidence, spark fresh ideas, and make sure those ideas turn into real impact. Whether it’s land, water, forests, or extractives, our focus is simple: making natural resource governance fair, transparent, and sustainable so communities thrive today and generations tomorrow inherit something even better.

Vision

To be Africa’s foremost thought leader in natural resource governance — driving inclusive growth and impact for posterity.

Mission

To provide expert solutions that strengthen natural resource governance across Africa, advancing environmental stewardship, driving economic transformation, and fostering resilient communities.

Value Proposition

We empower clients with expert solutions to strengthen natural resource governance, advancing stewardship, driving economic transformation, and building resilient communities for Africa’s collective future.

Our Approach

We combine global best practices with local realities to deliver practical, scalable solutions that strengthen tenure security and promote sustainable development.

Evidence-driven

Grounding recommendations in rigorous research and data.

Inclusive

Ensuring marginalized voices are heard in governance processes.

Innovative

Leveraging technology and new governance models.

Collaborative

Building partnerships across sectors and borders.

Core Values

Our core values reflect who we are and how we work — guiding Tenure Advisory’s commitment to natural resource governance, sustainability, and lasting impact across Africa.

Pan-Africanism

We stand for continental solidarity, driving solutions that strengthen Africa’s shared future.

Rigor

We bring depth, evidence, and critical analysis to every engagement.

Reliability

We deliver consistently, building trust with clients and partners.

Integrity

We uphold honesty and transparency in all our work

Growth

We embrace continuous learning and improvement to maximize impact.

Innovation

We pioneer new approaches to address emerging governance and sustainability challenges.

Impact

We measure success by the real change we create for communities, institutions, and ecosystems.

The Team

Our team is composed of seasoned experts in law, policy, human rights, gender, climate change, and community development. Together, we bring decades of experience in shaping governance reforms and advising on sustainable resource management.

Rebecca Atayo
Managing Partner
Rebecca Atayo
Jonathan Ochom
Partner - Growth & Strategy
Jonathan Ochom
John Mwebe
Partner - Client Engagement
John Mwebe

Our Partners