Establish an on-the-ground presence in an African country and build relationships with government officials, local business people and other potential stakeholders
Gather information and create knowledge databases through dedicated, on-the-ground research to develop social and political insight
Produce proprietary in-depth reports and in-house advice based on data gathered in the field
Assist in the selection of strategic options such as country entry based on prospectivity and political and economic profiling
Assist in interfacing with government and acquiring an in-country presence
Provide guidance in the formulation of context-relevant tactical stages
Provide timely and effective advice in negotiation of agreements and contracts
Provide ongoing examination of the socio-political landscape and advice on social or political instability
Support and monitor commercial entity and government interaction from country entry to project decommissioning or country exit
Assist with country exit strategies with engagement of local communities and regional and national governments