Business conflict resolution.
Trade, Finance and Matchmaking.
Business opportunities.
Research and Publications.
International development policies and strategies.
Company representation, formation and UAE Visas.
Islamic Finance.
ESG / Sustainability.
Business conflict resolution.
Trade, Finance and Matchmaking.
Business opportunities.
Research and Publications.
International development policies and strategies.
Company representation, formation and UAE Visas.
Islamic Finance.
ESG / Sustainability.
Jula Consultancy FZE is an international business and development consultancy, which advises and assists businesses, governments and others in Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. Jula Consultancy FZE has expertise in mining, real estate, Islamic finance, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and strategic management, in particular, and has a very wide international network.
Located in the United Arab Emirates, the Consultancy is based on an extensive network of associates spanning four continents, with Africa at the heart of its activities. In addition to the very long and global experience of its founder and CEO, Dr. Karamo N.M. Sonko, Jula’s strength is derived from a diversity of knowledgeable professionals from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe who serve as expert advisers.
The advisers include professors from universities, former Ministers, prominent entrepreneurs and business executives as well as experienced hands-on individuals with expertise in development, government, and in business activities such as finance, mining, ICT, power and energy, logistics, marketing, real estate, travel and tourism.
President and CEO
To provide advisory services to businesses, governments and development communities.
To become one of the most reliable sources of business and development information, especially strategic advice on the world, in the Middle East.
Jula Consultancy FZE is based on an extensive network of associates spanning four continents, with Africa at the heart of its activities.
Karamo NM Sonko is a world citizen and a multidisciplinary social scientist, with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, research, economic empowerment and social inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), environmental oversight, government relations, corporate governance and Islamic finance.
Mariama Sonko is Executive Assistant and Sustainability Adviser at Jula Consultancy, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management Science from the Paris Sorbonne University (Abu Dhabi Campus) and an M.Sc. (with distinction) in Finance from Heriot-Watt University (Dubai Campus).
In recent years, Jula has won recognition as one of the most prolific sources of ESG/sustainability, Islamic Finance and strategic management, among others. We have made public and private presentations on ESG, Strategic Management (The Strategic Management Sustainability App, also known as the African Pestle Analysis, which we developed into an app www.apatool.com) and Islamic Finance to the following, among others around the world:
This does not imply any permanent or temporary relationship of any form between Jula Consultancy FZE and any of the companies/organizations displayed or mentioned on this website.
Our understanding of sustainability is enriched by many years of experience in multiple sectors across the world during which we worked with companies such as:
"Very important book on ESG, enlightening analysis of Africa and the world’s ESG challenges and a study BADEA’s staff have already practically benefited from during several years’ of association with the authors."
"Africa is a hotspot for direct investment opportunities and the continent is undergoing impressive transformation in all facets of our lives: political, social, economical and technological. ESG and the African PESTLE Analysis succinctly deal with our needs and are very vital tools for the utilization of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies for effective and efficient management."
"I have positively benefited from the African PESTLE Analysis as it offers valuable insights into the external factors shaping business decisions and provides a strategic framework for navigating and thriving in the African market where I operate."
"I strongly recommend the APA to any business, organisation or individual looking for a creative problem-solving tool."
“I have watched Dr. Sonko and Mariama's presentations on the APA and ESG and was impressed by their depths in addressing the challenges of any organisation involved in business, education or public administration.”
“Very original way of presenting yourself (through the APA Tool), this is certainly the right way forward.”
“Dr. Sonko and Mariama's presentations demonstrated their expertise in ESG and strategic management.”
SAIF Zone, Office R5-22/B,
P.O. Box 124906,
Sharjah, UAE
Located in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, Jula Consultancy FZE, is based on an extensive network of associates spanning four continents, with Africa at the heart of its activities.
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