We undertake studies, projects and provide consulting advice in the following areas:
- Gloabl Analysis of Development strategies, prospects and challenges [more]
- Macroeconomic framework [more]
- Technology policy framework [more]
- Capital flows and debt [more]
- Foreign Direct Investment [more]
Global Analysis of Development strategies and prospects
An original growth and development model developed by the “Growth and Development Bridge” team, provides a basic framework for a strength, weakness, opportunities and threats, (SWOT), analysis of a country’s economic prospects and challenges in a globalised and highly competitive world. An index on the quality of economic fundamentals derived from the model allows a comparison between countries. analysis of policies and measures to address identified challenges is also undertaken as part of the SWOT analysis.
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Macroeconomic framework
Provide an independent analysis of the macroeconomic framework of a country, highlighting the threats and challenges regarding the conduct of macroeconomic policies, given the current global economic and financial developments.
Technology framework
Starting from a few indicators on technology capability (technology acquisition and transfer, as well as technology creation and development), analyse the national framework and capability for technological learning and innovation, including human resource development, physical infrastructure, financial institutions, intellectual property regimes, cluster-related policies.
Capital flows and debt
Analyse the costs and benefits and risks of a country’s strategy in managing its capital inflows and outflows, as well as its debt sustainability analysis (including policy issues).
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Analyse policy options and other measures to promote FDI in desirable sectors, taking into account, inter alia, the implications of international trade and investment agreements, the role of FDI in a country’s development strategy and the position of other countries on the map of FDI distribution.