Sazani Associates works with public and private sector partners across supply and value chains and throughout project life cycles, advising in contexts where social and socio-political dynamics shape risk, consent and long-term viability. Our work focuses on navigating compliance, social and political risk due diligence, stakeholder relationships and nature-based solutions in ways that align international standards with locally grounded practice.

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We operate in settings affected by climate vulnerability, resource competition and social marginalisation, where human and environmental security are closely intertwined. Rather than treating risk as static or technical, we combine participatory analysis with strategic planning to support adaptive, context-specific responses across sectors.

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Our portfolio includes sustainability and social risk due diligence, legal and reputational risk response, and governance support for organisations facing scrutiny or operational pressure. Drawing on extensive field experience in natural resource governance across the minerals, energy, infrastructure, tourism and agriculture sectors, we review and strengthen grievance mechanisms, community relations, security arrangements and investor engagement processes, ensuring legal defensibility is matched by social legitimacy and integrity.

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Through this work, we help decision-makers anticipate and navigate risk, protect value and reputation, and sustain the social licence to operate in complex and contested environments, supported where appropriate by the Wheelhouse governance architecture.