Emerging Leaders Consulting Services
Established in 2008, Emerging Leaders Consulting Services (ELCS) is a dynamic research and management consulting Company, distinguished by experience, business integrity and innovation. ELCS stands as a beacon of excellence in Afghan consulting, embodying a commitment to transformative solutions in research, evaluation, institutional development program design and project delivery.
Bridging Development, Innovation & Partnerships
ELCS is a business management and consulting company, dedicated to advancing sustainable inclusive and resilient systems across different regions. We connect visionary leaders, resilient institutions, and local communities with donors, NGOs, and private sector actors to co-create sustainable solutions that strengthen social infrastructure, advance policy, and optimize organizational performance.
ELCS stands at the intersection of development, innovation, and strategic partnerships — connecting global expertise with local realities. We empower governments, organizations, and communities to design and deliver solutions that are practical, scalable, and sustainable. From humanitarian response to digital transformation, ELCS drives initiatives that create measurable impact and lasting change. Our work spans across several sectors including humanitarian response, climate resilience, gender equality, and digital transformation — turning challenges into opportunities for progress.
Quick Highlights
- Strategic Bridge: Linking vision with execution through collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
- Portfolios: Addressing today’s most pressing challenges — climate, health, gender, education, and more.
- Innovation Lab: Turning ideas into real-world pilots and regional models for transformation.
Call to Action
Partner with ELCS to co-create impactful programs or explore our portfolios to see change in action.
What We Do?
Services
ELCS operates across multiple, yet interconnected portfolios, each driving measurable progress in priority development areas. Portfolios integrate a blend of technical excellence, innovation and partnership to deliver tangible and sustainable results. Each portfolio is led by recognized development practitioners who champion knowledge of the sector and global frameworks including a strong professional network base.
Research and Development
ELCS offers a broad range of research and survey, monitoring and evaluation, monitoring and evaluating, including third party monitoring and verification (TPM), impact studies and ...
Monitoring & Evaluation
At ELCS, our approach to project/ program monitoring and evaluation is adapted to a variety of contexts, taking into account the project/ program dynamics.
Program Design & Management
Our program design and management services help clients get the very best return on their program that fits their organization needs.
Institutional Development & Capacity Building
ELCS has proven track record in the area of institutional development and capacity building with a strong network of highly skilled...
Public health and health security
The health sector plays a critical role in achieving sustainable development goals, reducing inequality...
Business Advirsory
At ELCS, our approach to project/ program monitoring and evaluation is adapted to a variety of contexts, taking into account the project/ program dynamics.
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More than
17 Years of Experience
In innovative research and development solutions across Afghanistan and beyond.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Clients Testimonials
Ms. Cathy Malla
Regional Program Coordinator, FHF
ELCS successfully completed all the requirements for the end line evaluation of The Fred Hollow Foundation’s two projects in Afghanistan under the title ‘Afghanistan Prevention of Blindness Project” implemented by Kabul Medical University Eye Hospital (KMUEH) in Kabul City, and ‘School Screen Project’ implemented by Human Concern International in Nangarhar Province. The evaluation of the projects was commissioned to ELCS after competitive selection process. ELCS efficiently completed all the reporting requirements based on quantitative and qualitative data collected from available primary and secondary sources and corresponded the intermediary queries. The Foundation is highly satisfied with the efforts of ELCS and evaluation reports of both the projects.
Mr. Zabiullah Zamani
Director CPSU
ELCS management and consultants were involved in the design of evaluation method and tools. They led implementation of field operations including coordination and scheduling of interviews with different stakeholders. The work included, organization of interview with key officials from the Ministry of Public Health, Development partners, donor agencies and key implementing agencies namely, the Aga Khan Development Network, World Vision and the Save the Children. I closely monitored ELCS teams’ performance, their consultants performed the work in a highly professional manner. The contribution and dedication of ELCS team were exemplary, given the satisfactory completion of specific deliverables entrusted to them. I would not hesitate to recommend them to other organizations for similar projects.
Ms. Taiba Rahim
President, NQA
Nai Qala Association partnered with ELCS in 2016. I would like to confirm that ELCS company showed strong commitment and a genuine sense of responsibility. The resulting strategy very much our expectations and contributed to an improved approach to NQA’s future. We are proud to have partnered with an Afghan consultancy, thereby contributing to supporting Afghan capacities and building Afghan cooperation. We wish ELCS success for its future endeavours
Dr. Monir Iqbal
LSTM
“I interviewed few organizations in Kabul and selected ELS for our work. I had not prior knowledge nor experience working with ELCS. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased to see very high quality professional, technical and managerial staff the organization has. They have completed their assignment with highest quality and on time. It was pleasure working with them. ELCS has most motivated, competent and skilled staff. All have very professional and friendly attitude. Innovative approach and thinking out of the box reaching the same goals are their trade marks. Experience of research, epidemiological, statistical, situation analysis and assessment as well as implementation of programs are their strengths. ELCS has excellent understanding of reality of the field and coping mechanism. The adaptability is outstanding.”
Mr. Abdul Rahim Nasiri
Country Director Hand in Hand-Afghanistan
ELCS was contracted by HiH Afghanistan in 2017 to undertake “Mid Term Review of Hand in Hand Afghanistan Project (Supporting Rural Entrepreneurship and Promoting Women’s Socio-economic Empowerment) in a remote province of Afghanistan. In our work with ELCS, they have been pleasant and extremely professional. Our team are satisfied with the quality of their work and their ability to adhere to the schedule of the project. We at HiH would like to appreciate ELCS team’s professionalism in completing the project in a timely and efficient manner. The efforts put by ELCS leadership, in particular the field teams who travelled under poor security conditions to conduct project work in remote province of Sarepul is commendable
Mr. Noor Ahmad Darwish
HEDP
We hereby certify that ELCS completed the third party monitoring and validation of Disbursement Link Indicators for the World Bank supported Higher Education Development Program (HEDP) and Ministry of Higher Education in 2017. The project was successfully completed by their professional and technical teams. We are pleased to confirm that we are satisfied with their technical expertise, services and committed adherence to high standards and timely delivery. We recommend ELCS for organizations who seek similar services
Josef Decosas, hera
Over the past 10 years, hera has had the opportunity of working in partnership with ELCS on assignments providing quality consulting services to governments and international organizations. ELCS is a trusted partner in our common vision of advancing the universal right to health and development.
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