Elisabeth Makumbi

Elisabeth Makumbi is a senior manager in Bridgespan's Johannesburg office, where she focuses on strategic advisory services and philanthropy. Before her tenure at Bridgespan, Elisabeth was employed at Pegasys, a development and strategy consultancy. Additionally, she was a legal consultant with the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. Additionally, she worked in commercial litigation and dispute resolution at Webber Wentzel. Elisabeth holds a master’s degree in international law from Georgetown University and a bachelor's in law from the University of Pretoria.

Articles by Elisabeth Makumbi

Monitoring & Evaluation

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November 4, 2025

Measure what matters to the community

To effectively track progress and evaluate results of community-driven initiatives, funders and nonprofits must start by asking what success looks like from the community’s perspective.

by Elisabeth Makumbi, Aditi Sharma, Jasleen Kaur | 8 min read