Welcome
BKC is a leading transaction advisory firm specializing in program coordination, digital transformation, and strategic advisory services for development projects. We empower organizations to achieve their goals and create lasting impact through innovative, data-driven solutions.
Andrew Karlyn, Founder and Principal Consultant
As a seasoned strategy consultant based in Washington, DC, Andrew leads product strategy and design for organizational transformation across the non-profit and government services sectors. He specializes in digital health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, supporting clients such as the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, eHealth Africa, CARE, PSI, and others to adopt digitalization and organizational change to thrive in a competitive global context.
Andrew frequently serves as a consultant product owner and liaison, championing and coordinating diverse teams of strategists, designers, researchers, and engineers to deliver client-centered solutions. He has helped bring multiple open-source products to market for government and non-profit clients, including:
- Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response (eIDSR) systems in Nigeria and Sierra Leone with eHealth Africa
- Chat-based self-assessment tool with Living Goods and Google Health in Kenya
- COVID-19 symptom checker and referral tool in Bangladesh
Andrew brings deep technical experience in design, development, and public-private partnerships for social impact across multiple sectors. He is a passionate advocate for making markets work for the poor through social marketing, social impact investment, and business strategy consulting. His expertise in behavioral science ranges from technical assistance and capacity building to research, policy analysis, advocacy, program design, data analytics, and impact evaluations.
With extensive field experience in over ten countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, Andrew is skilled in conducting ethnographic analysis, human-centered design, and participatory methods to deliver strategic insights and design for emerging technologies in Africa, including digital health systems contributing to the public good.
Andrew holds a PhD in Public Health Demography from the University of London (LSHTM) and an MSc in Anthropology and BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.
Our Expertise/What We Do
- Program Coordination & Management: We provide end-to-end project management, ensuring seamless execution, efficient resource allocation, and the achievement of key performance indicators.
- Digital Transformation: We leverage technology to streamline operations, improve service delivery, and empower organizations to reach their full potential.
- Strategic Planning & Policy: We develop evidence-based strategies, policies, and roadmaps that address complex development challenges and promote sustainable growth.
- Impact Measurement & Evaluation: We design and implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, ensuring accountability and informing continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: We foster collaboration and build strategic alliances among diverse stakeholders to maximize collective impact and achieve shared goals.
Our Approach
- Client-Centric: We tailor our services to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.
- Data-Driven: We use data and evidence to inform our decision-making and drive impact.
- Innovative: We embrace new technologies and approaches to address complex challenges.
- **Collaborative:**We work closely with our clients and partners to achieve shared success.
Our Impact
- Reduced maternal mortality in Kano State, Nigeria due to hypertensive disorders in supported clinics by 30% through step down training of Dhaka Protocol for magnesium sulfate
- Saved clients 10x (approximately $5m) in savings through streamlined product management and enterprise data architecture design
- Successfully implemented Presidential Delivery Unit, Delivery Lab for Agriculture methodology with the Tony Blair Institute in Zambia, benefiting 10m people with drought response and targeted input subsidies for smallholder farmers.
- Designed and executed a national/regional digital health strategies in Zambia, Kenya, and the East Africa Community EA Digital Health Roadmap, improving healthcare system efficiency and private sector participation in the digital health ecosystem.
Client Success Stories