International & multidisciplinary consulting
Evidence-led development, delivered for climate-resilient and inclusive communities.
ACE D&H Consultants Ltd designs, implements, monitors and evaluates climate-resilient, gender-responsive and socially inclusive initiatives for governments, UN agencies, NGOs and the private sector — with a growing track record across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
Community consultation in the field
What we do
Nine service lines, one evidence-led approach
From design through evaluation, we bring technical expertise and a results-based approach to every assignment — tailored to the context and the client, never generic.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning
Robust MERL systems, applied research and learning plans that help organisations apply evidence and build lasting capacity.
Resource Mobilisation
Identifying funding sources, developing proposals, and building fundraising strategy tailored to each client's needs.
International Development Project Management
Building local and national NGOs' capacity to plan, manage, and deliver development projects effectively.
Gender and Social Inclusion
Training, consulting and tailored resources to help clients build more equitable, inclusive practices.
Civil Society Capacity Building & Empowerment
Strengthening civil society actors to participate in decision-making and hold institutions accountable.
Mental Health
Interventions that promote wellbeing, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health support in development programmes.
Community-Based Natural Resource Management & Biodiversity Conservation
Participatory approaches to sustainable resource use, healthy ecosystem services, and stronger community livelihoods.
Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction
Vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, and stronger early-warning and preparedness systems.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems
Sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices and stronger market access for small-scale producers.
From the field
Recent assignments, and a track record built with real clients
Recent assignments and reflections from the team, alongside the results-based approach behind them — supporting organisations through design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, end to end. Full articles are published on our site.
ACE D&H Leads Development of New GEF Project in the DRC
Leading development of a new Global Environment Facility project for FAO and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Read more 9 December 2025Why So Many Projects Struggle With Outcomes
Reflections on how qualitative indicators can fix a recurring pattern seen across sectors and regions.
Read more 1 December 2025Lessons Learned from Supporting ClientEarth's Africa Strategy
A ground-up process where national partners led the initial documentary reviews and political economy analyses.
Read more 11 November 2025Awarded Grant to Map Congo Basin Actors
With partner BrightWay Sarl, awarded a US$93,715 grant to map civil-society actors across the Congo Basin.
Read more 17 November 2024Midterm Evaluation of Cameroon's Open Timber Portal
Independent Forest Monitoring Project evaluation, managed with the World Resources Institute.
Read more 28 October 2024Midterm Review, Deforestation-Free Landscape Project, Viet Nam
Delivered for the "Landscape Management through Deforestation-Free Jurisdiction" project in Lam Dong and Dak Nong.
Read moreSelected engagements
- FAOTeam Leader, GEF Land & Forest Management evaluation, Afghanistan
- UNDP Crisis BureauTeam Leader, After Action Review of UNDP's crisis response, DRC
- WWF-USA / GCFTeam Leader, mid-term evaluation, Bhutan for Life — 19 protected areas & corridors ($118M+)
- MilieudefensieTeam Leader, mid-term review, Green Livelihoods Alliance — 11 countries across Latin America, Africa & South-East Asia (€46M)
- FONAREDDMid-term review, Sustainable Forest Management Programme, DRC (CAFI, $15M+)
- ClientEarth (Norad)Team Leader, mid-term review, Forest Legal Foundations, Liberia & Gabon (€7M)
- UNDP Independent Evaluation OfficeEnvironment & Climate Specialist, Country Programme Evaluations — Benin, Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia & South Africa
- UNEPGEF CBIT Review, Sierra Leone & Malawi
- FAOTeam Leader, GEF Landscape Restoration evaluation, Central African Republic
- USDA / CORUSTeam Leader, PROFIT mid-term evaluation, Togo
- FAORwanda country programme evaluation & Restoration Initiative child-project evaluations — Rwanda, DRC, CAR & Kenya
- DEFRAMEL Hub Lead, Biodiverse Landscapes Fund, Cameroon, Congo & Gabon (2024–2029, ongoing)
- Lucile and David Packard FoundationCongo Basin environment & human-rights-defender actor-mapping study, with BrightWay
- World Resources InstituteMidterm evaluation, Open Timber Portal / Independent Forest Monitoring, Cameroon
- IFADCountry strategy review, Tanzania
- Synchronicity EarthPartner consultations and systems mapping, Congo Basin
Clients & partners on record
Our people
A team built on real field experience
ACE D&H is led by its founders and supported by a growing network of associates across Africa and beyond.
Prof Aurelian Mbzibain
Founder & International Development Director
Professor of International Development with an MSc in Rural Development and a background in agricultural engineering, leading the firm's evaluation and programme design work.
Ayonyogwe Francisca
Founder & Health Director
Registered Mental Health Nurse with 12 years at the NHS in the UK; holds degrees in journalism, education and English.
Tosam Ferdinand Yong
Head of Business Development
Background in civil engineering and geotechnics, now focused on donor engagement, resource mobilisation and partnership growth.
Rosaline Obah
Head of Communications
BA in Journalism & Mass Communication (University of Buea) and an international Master's in Public Relations / Corporate Communication.
Fongang Francis
Research Assistant
Degrees in Geography and Education, supporting the firm's research and evidence work.
Dr Yaya Pouakone Sechoutdi
Africa Associate
PhD and Master's in rural economics and agrifood from the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
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Office
15 Winchester Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EH, United Kingdom
ace.dh@outlook.com
Phone
+44 1902 479898
Company registration
13457823