The economic well-being of every community matters, near and far.

NEAR and FAR ADVISORY helps impact-driven organizations navigate complexity and create meaningful change.

Together, these approaches turn systems insights into practical action—identifying opportunities, aligning partners, and building the evidence needed to scale solutions.

We partner with governments, donors, and mission-driven firms to:

Navigate Complexity

Complex challenges need systems thinking. We identify patterns and opportunities others miss, helping organizations understand where to focus their efforts for maximum impact.

Create Connections

Change happens when the right partners align. We bring together diverse partners who turn insights into coordinated action and momentum towards change.

Build Evidence

Lasting progress requires knowing what works. We help partners measure meaningful outcomes and build the evidence base needed to scale effective solutions across communities.

Our Services…

Analysis & Change Strategy

We assess systems, services, and sectors to understand how they function and where change is possible—identifying high-leverage entry points for strategic interventions.

Facilitation & Coaching

We build your team’s capacity to lead change processes—facilitating alignment among partners and creating momentum for long-term transformation.

Impact Measurement

We strengthen monitoring systems and conduct learning assessments to track change over time—generating actionable insights that improve effectiveness and scale solutions.

Program Design

We design market systems development programs that shift incentives and behavior in market systems—ensuring businesses and other actors drive inclusive growth and lasting economic change.

Ecosystem Building

We connect entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations—cultivating environments where businesses can access resources, overcome barriers, and scale effectively.

Strategic Foresight

We help organizations anticipate change and explore plausible futures—using scenarios to inform strategy, stress-test assumptions, and prepare for uncertainty.

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Let's explore what we can build together.

1806 Summit Ave Ste 300
Richmond, VA, 23230