Economic Development and Growth

Opportunity Definition – 3-6 Months

• Quantify economic value associated with the opportunity.
• Define the implementation strategy.

Pre-Feasibility Study – 6-9 Months

• We make detailed assessments to determine the key specific drives of project.
• Verify that the project has good prospects for success in delivering intended results.

Feasibility Study – 9-18 Months

• Develop a bankable business plan.
• Solicit supporting material of interest such as oFF-take agreements, intellectual property agreements, etc.

Project Definition – 12-18 Months

• Projects information is scoped and organised into a business design covering all the relevant aspects and systems manner that our clients can rely on to commence execution / implementation of the project.

Project Execution – 2-5 Years

• Project management (resources, schedule and cost control).
• Procurement of services.
• Training.

Operations and Management Support – 5-20 Years

• This is the phase where we provide management and operations support.
• Oversight is provided at varying degrees until a healthy level of consistent autonomy is reached.

1. Organising the LED Team. Identify the stakeholders. Ensure the Private Sector is involved.
2. Understanding the local economy. Becoming Business – friendly and competitive. Local economic profile. Value chain analysis.
3. Preparing the LED Strategy. Identify LED vision, goals, objectives, and actions. Consider gender equality, environmental sustainability, and poverty reduction.
4. Implementing the LED actions. Focusing and prioritising. Are LED actions market-driven? What are the quick wins? What can we learn from other experiences and best practices?
5. Reviewing the LED Results. How will the results be monitored and evaluated? How will the action plan be adjusted?

Phase 1 – Data Gathering

Collect asset-related information, including:

• Current performance
• Refurbishment plan
• Proposed infrastructure projects
• Asset register

Phase 2 – Assessment

• Asset condition assessment
• Current demand analysis
• Maintenance backlogs

Phase 3 – Demand Analysis

• Geographical forecasting
• Demand modelling
• 10-20 years growth projects
• Scenario analysis

Phase 4 – Infrastructure Planning

• Refurbishment Plan
• Capital Plan
• New Infrastructure Project
• Infrastructure Master Plan