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Capabilities

Research, intelligence and advice, in one place.

Six integrated capabilities that can be engaged individually or combined into a single programme built around your decisions.

Engagement models

Flexible by design.

Choose the model that fits the decision in front of you. Every engagement is led by a senior analyst who remains your point of contact throughout. See formats and indicative fees.

Monitoring

Ongoing monitoring

Standing coverage of the countries, themes and indicators that matter to you, with scheduled briefings and analyst access.

Project

Commissioned research

A defined study with agreed questions, scope and deadline, from a two-week assessment to a multi-month research programme.

Retainer

Advisory retainer

A dedicated senior analyst on call for leadership teams, with regular briefings and priority response.

Rapid

Rapid response

Fast, focused assessment when events move quickly. A first written view typically within 72 hours.

Deliverables

Formats built for the people who decide.

We write for executives, investment committees and boards. Every deliverable leads with the judgement, then shows the reasoning.

  • Briefings and board papersConcise assessments with a clear bottom line, probability-rated judgements and implications.
  • In-depth research reportsEvidence-led studies with full sourcing, data annexes and methodology notes.
  • Live briefings and workshopsSessions with leadership teams to test assumptions and explore scenarios together.
  • Dashboards and watchlistsStructured monitoring of the indicators that matter to your portfolio or operations.
  • Expert calls and surveysDirect conversations with practitioners, with notes and synthesis prepared by our analysts.

Bring us the question that matters most.

Book a free 30-minute briefing call with a senior analyst. Within two business days of the call you receive a written note on how we would approach it.

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