Since 2010, mobilising investment and proving impact across frontier markets
Who We Are
Established in 2010 and headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, we’re a specialist consultancy combining investment mobilization capability with rigorous evaluation expertise. We’ve mobilized $420M+ in private investment, supported $700M+ in programme delivery, and operated in environments where others can’t — from Afghanistan to Iraq to Pakistan’s tribal areas.
We execute a wide range of work — from short-term evaluations to major programme implementation — for USAID, FCDO, DFAT, ADB, World Bank, and UNDP. Our success comes from combining in-house senior expertise with an extensive network of specialist associates.
What sets us apart: senior experts personally engaged on every assignment. Smaller teams doing excellent work outperform larger teams with quality challenges.
- Established: 2010
- Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Regional Office: Peshawar
- Geographic Reach: 20+ countries
- Private Investment Mobilized: $420M+
- Programme Value Supported: $700M+
- Years: 15
- Framework Agreements: ADB, DFAT KIAT, UNDP
Our Approach
- We combine technical expertise with flexible programming that responds to evolving challenges. We design approaches that fit local contexts while maintaining rigor.
- We work across thematic boundaries. A trade programme needs governance reforms. Financial inclusion requires digital solutions. Economic growth must be climate-smart. We integrate.
- We pioneer new approaches while maintaining proven effectiveness — from traditional governance reform to blended finance and gender lens investing.
- Evidence guides our work. Rigorous evaluation and adaptive learning enable continuous improvement throughout implementation.
Our Leadership
Name: Jayyad Malik
Title: Founder & CEO
Bio: Jayyad brings a rare combination of Wall Street financial expertise and frontier markets implementation experience to international development. With 25+ years spanning strategy at one of America’s largest financial institutions (Freddie Mac), Big Four consulting (PricewaterhouseCoopers), multilateral development banks, and challenging emerging markets, he delivers sophisticated financial solutions in contexts where others can’t operate.
Jayyad’s expertise spans investment mobilization, blended finance structuring, market systems development, and rigorous impact evaluation—particularly in fragile and conflict-affected states. He has designed evaluation frameworks for major donor portfolios, structured multi-billion dollar reform programmes, and led complex assessments across Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia, and other frontier markets. Currently he advises FCDO’s flagship programmes (Growth Gateway £50M, MOBILIST £90M) and holds framework agreements with ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department, DFAT’s KIAT Indonesia programme, and UNDP’s Independent Evaluation Office.
His career bridges global financial markets and development impact—from leading capital markets strategy at one of America’s largest financial institutions, to managing financial sector reform projects worldwide for multilateral development banks, to founding Development Executives in 2010 as a specialized consultancy operating in frontier and fragile markets.
Jayyad holds an MBA in International Finance from George Washington University and two B.Sc. degrees.
Why Partners Choose Us
How We Engage
- Programme Implementation - Leading delivery for development agencies
- Technical Advisory - Supporting implementing partners
- Framework Partnerships - On-call expertise for multilaterals
- Knowledge Transfer and Training - Strengthening partner organizations
Ready to Partner?
Whether you need programme implementation, evaluation, or technical advisory — let’s talk