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Desiderio Consultants Ltd. is a think tank and a network of independent international consultants supporting governments, regional and international organizations, as well as multilateral development banks, in the design and implementation of policy, regulatory, and procedural reforms in the areas of customs, trade, and transport.
The company operates primarily in developing countries, with a particular focus on the African continent, contributing to the strengthening of institutional capacities, the modernization of trade and logistics systems, and the promotion of policies aimed at supporting sustainable economic development, regional integration, and trade competitiveness. Our work is grounded in a multidisciplinary approach at the intersection of applied research and comparative analysis of international best practices, operational support to institutions, and hands-on experience in the implementation of reforms, gained through long-standing collaboration with public administrations in least developed and developing countries.
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Danilo Desiderio is a trade systems comparatist and strategist, combining legal expertise, development consulting, and academic research, with over 20 years of experience in the provision of technical assistance to governments and international organisations in the areas of trade and transport facilitation, trade policy and customs & trade reforms. He serves as trade policy expert & Senior Associate at the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) and is consultant to various governments, international organizations, and development partners.
Wangari Karanja, is Business Support Partner and Executive Assistant, as well as member of the Board of Directors of Desiderio Consultants. She represents the company externally and coordinates public relations activities, while also managing institutional engagement with public sector stakeholders across African countries. In her role, Wangari provides strategic and operational support to senior management, contributing to the coordination of day-to-day operations, administrative oversight, and financial and accounting functions.
Felix Kariuki is a trade and digital trade transformation specialist, as well as an expert in trade facilitation and private sector development, with more than 30 years of professional experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. Throughout his career, Felix has worked extensively with governments, international organizations, multilateral banks and development cooperation agencies to design and implement reform programs aimed at modernizing and digitizing trade architectures, improving the business environment, and strengthening institutional capacity for trade-led growth.
Denis Mahaja is a financial and tax consultant specializing in international taxation, tax compliance, and corporate registration. A registered tax expert in Kenya and specialist in financial auditing, Denis has extensive experience in supporting companies in market entry, strategic and tax planning & tax compliance. He holds certifications in Business Management and Project Management from the Kenya Institute of Management and has undertaken multiple assignments as a business strategy and tax advisory expert, as well as trainer in tax planning.
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Desiderio Consultants Ltd. collaborates closely with an international network of law firms, customs clearing agents, trade and customs consultants, academic institutions, and other think tanks worldwide. This global ecosystem of expertise allows the company to mobilize multidisciplinary knowledge and comparative international experience to support governments, international organizations, and businesses in addressing complex challenges related to customs, trade, transport, and regulatory reforms.
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