Case Studies

Two Lakes and Burundi collaborate to develop a national bamboo industry, transforming the agricultural sector for economic growth. This initiative tackles deforestation, fosters practical industries, and offers sustainable materials for construction and more.

Two Lakes developed a blockchain-based commodity trade solution for Africa's mining industry, targeting inefficiency, environmental damage, corruption, and promoting equitable wealth distribution. This solution is designed for developing nations, aiming to modernize, regulate, and foster sustainable practices in the sector.

Amid the pandemic, China's government instituted government-to-government procedures for purchasing medical supplies. Two Lakes collaborated with Wide Light International, facilitating procurement, payment, and transportation of masks and gloves from China via the world's largest plane to Poland and Ukraine.

Two Lakes supported CENTRED as the Huron Room, providing financing and expertise since 2016. They continue collaborating closely, aiming to launch the main mobile app as a global hub for personalized wellness recommendations.

Changan, a Chinese bus manufacturer, faced sales challenges abroad due to competition and weak marketing. Two Lakes collaborated with Baoding Changan Bus Company, enhancing products, marketing, securing grants, and establishing modern bus lines in Africa, achieving goals within budget.

Clarity, a pollution technology company, lacked project management resources despite successes in Uganda and Ghana. Two Lakes led Clarity's Africa business development, focusing on West Africa, including a partnership with NESREA in Nigeria, followed by expansion into Ghana, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The pandemic increased demand for tutoring, straining capacity and foreign teacher availability. Two Lakes assists a Shanghai academy in scaling operations, improving marketing, and streamlining procedures to enhance sales efficiency.

Ferret automates due diligence, analyzing real-time records and social media data to provide transparent insights. Two Lakes collaborates closely, supporting product design, marketing, market expansion, and technical planning for Ferret's growth in Asian markets.

Chinese tourists' spending in Africa is limited by the lack of local payment options. Two Lakes partnered with banks in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and South Africa to enable mobile payments via Alipay and WeChat Pay, aiding post-pandemic recovery in the tourism and hospitality sectors.