The global ranking marks a significant milestone for ETHICORE in its 15th anniversary year since its founding in 2009, says ETHICORE.

Ranking in Africa's Top 10 list by PRovoke Media underscores ETHICORE's ethics-first expertise and thought leadership in government and public affairs. ETHICORE adds that it places the firm among a selection of premier and strongly reputable merit-based firms across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), based on one or more of five key criteria, namely: rapid growth and financial performance, track record of exceptional work, outstanding workplace culture, thought leadership and development of new knowledge, or innovation in the technology and tools of the profession.

This affirms ETHICORE as a trusted market leader on the African continent at the highest levels of government relations, public policy, regulatory and political risk intelligence, advocacy, advisory and communications, says the firm.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of ETHICORE, Abdul Waheed Patel, says, "We are humbled and privileged to be recognised at the pinnacle of excellence in our niche on the African continent. It was symbolically significant to have received this accolade upon concluding Africa month in May. Since our founding, over the past decade and a half, we have been dedicated to the pursuit of building and leading best-in-class pan African excellence and ethics in our craft. This recognition belongs to our exceptional teams across the continent, and to the clients and partners who implicitly trust us with the responsibility of working to advance positive and impactful solutions to some of the most critical issues confronting African economies, governments and societies."

Paul Holmes, Chief Executive Officer of PRovoke Media, says, "Most of the top firms in Africa are generalists, equally adept at the corporate and consumer sides of the business, which is what you might expect in a still emerging market. But there is a growing market for specialisation, and ETHICORE has carved out a nicely lucrative niche for itself in the public affairs space, drawing on a deep understanding of the complex political landscapes across Africa, and an approach that emphasises global standards of governance and ethics."

ETHICORE works to support the private sector, governments and multilateral institutions in responsible public policy and regulatory advocacy and engagement in Africa, at the nexus of trade, investment, market access and sustainability, adds the firm.

"This accolade is not just a celebration of our journey," Patel concludes. "It's a call to action for the future — to continue championing our ethics-first, values-driven approach to public policy and regulatory advocacy, empowering private and public institutions to transform governance, economies and societies. All of which are critical to attaining and sustaining rising levels of inclusive economic growth, trade, investment and development for and between African and global economies. It is an affirmation of the role that African-founded and African-led firms can and must play in shaping the African continent's present and future, within the continent and with the global marketplace."

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