Global Development

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Services Sector Strategy & Development
Capacity & Skills Development
Innovation Ecosystem Development
Sustainable Development

Digital Government Enablement
Economic & Market Research
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Obtaining a competitive advantage in complex business environments requires synergy between leadership and execution. Avasant’s Global Development practice supports private sector, governments and multilateral institutions by offering a full range of management consulting services to assist in the development and execution of new strategies to drive superior business outcomes.

Global Development Practice

Creating opportunities in the digital economy for sustainable growth and inclusive development

Over 20 million People impacted with 500 + successful engagements in over 50 Countries
Over $30 billion in ICT and Services Sector Investments tracked annually
25,000+ sustainable jobs created across Africa, Asia, and Latin America*
Powered by Global Equations™ Location Intelligence and Investment Acceleration platform
Digital Competitiveness Index™ to assess maturity of digital ecosystem

Services Sector Strategy & Development

Develop and Promote Services Sector To Attract Investments

Development of services sector through adoption of digital technologies and innovative business models. Enable Go to Market and investment promotion strategies for socio-economic development

Sector Strategy Development (ICT/BPO, Tourism)
Investment Promotion and Market Development Strategy
Go To Market Support, Partner Identification and Channel Development
Demand Assessment
Skill Development Strategy

Client Case Studies

Avasant advised an emerging Balkan nation on the formation of an industry association for the ICT sector based on global best practices.

Avasant enabled multiple Caribbean economies like Trinidad, Haiti and Belize to develop their BPO sector through value proposition identification, brand building, investment promotion and facilitation.

Capacity & Skills Development

Develop Future Ready Talent Pool, Enable Enterprise for the Digital Age

Enable skills development initiatives and institutional capacity for ‘digital age’. Develop digital workforce to improve business ecosystem and competitiveness.

Public Sector & MSME Capacity Building Strategy
Skills Assessment and Demand Forecasting
Assessing and Mentoring Startups for Marketing & Fund Raising
Incubation Framework & Strategy for Digital Entrepreneurship Development
Advising MSME on market and leadership development
Digital Marketing Strategy for product and services using social media

Client Case Studies

Avasant helped a leading development bank in Africa to optimize its portfolio of 80+ ICT contracts, standardize bidding templates and train key ICT procurement personnel on contract management and cost optimization best practices.

Avasant assisted a major Caribbean central bank in identifying and prioritizing IT infrastructure modernization opportunities to support its growing business and regulatory functions.

Innovation Ecosystem Development

Develop Innovation Ecosystem to Support Digital Services Growth

Create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in emerging economies by enabling innovation ecosystems through centers of excellence, innovation incubators and tech clusters.

Tech Park Strategy
Investment Identification Support
Digital Ecosystem Development
Business Incubation
Policy Development
Go To Market Strategy

Sustainable Development

Enable Sustainable Development

Develop sustainable Tourism, Climate resilient and Economic development strategies. Drive Digital solutions to enable eco-friendly and socio-economic agenda

Sustainable Development Strategy
Vertical Sector Sustainability Assessment & Enhancement Strategy

Client Case Studies

Avasant supported the government of one of the world’s least-developed countries in Africa in developing a digital government strategy to facilitate and promote e-Governance through a structured approach and strengthen ability to deliver digital public services.

Avasant advised a major East African country in leveraging ICT enabled innovation to enhance productivity and competitiveness of youth and promote efficient delivery of public services.

Digital Government Enablement

Support Government Digital Adoption

Drive the Digital Transformation agenda for Government and Public Sector. Support enablement of digital initiatives across key economic sectors. Support national ICT polices and regulations to foster a digital economy.

Digital Readiness Assessment
Govt digital service delivery transformation and BPR
Digital Governance - Policy Review, Design and Benchmarking
Enterprise Architecture for e-Government
Institutional Design
Tech Org Change Management
Digital Government Technology Solution Sourcing

Economic & Market Research

Data Driven Market Assessment and Strategy Development

Assess macro economic and industry trends to support market development. Digital Competitiveness and Opportunity assessment, competitive landscape studies

Econometric studies to analyze impact of sectoral investments on GDP and Economic Development
Digital Readiness Index for Countries
Industry and Country Competitiveness Studies
Custom survey and analysis to assess impact of socio-economic initiatives
National Trade & Export Strategies

Global Equations

Digital Investment Platform

A one-of-a-kind platform to showcase digital and investment competitiveness to a global audience – to encourage investment, job growth, and economic development in emerging economies. The platform is leveraged to conduct country/region specific risk & opportunity assessment as well as identify potential investors /opportunities

One-Stop Investment / Business Information
Location Focused Insights
Investment Promotion
Country & Region-Specific Assessments

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Testimonial

Avasant developed a Sector Development Strategy for the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Zanzibar, which included recommendations for policy incentives aimed at generating higher investments in the sector, resulting ultimately in significant socio-economic growth and employment generation within the region. Avasant also assisted the client in Investment Promotion and capacity development of the private sector. These interventions have also led to sector competitiveness enhancement, export revenue increment and moderation of current account deficits.

“The consultants did an impressive job. Their role, knowledge and recommendations were appreciated from various quarters.”

Principal Secretary, Government of Zanzibar

”We congratulate Avasant for a wonderful job. We were confident of Avasant’s capabilities. However the work has exceeded our expectations. It is impressive.”

Director, Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority