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Kaiser Associates Economic Development works with government and multi-stakeholder groups to develop the key policy frameworks that underpin economic development initiatives across all levels of government. Our support includes research and analysis, strategic advice, and drafting of consultation documents, white papers, and policies.
We work across a number of policy domains including: Industrial policy and strategy Kaiser assists governments to translate economic and employment objectives into a clear and prioritised set of interventions. Our work in industrial policy develops medium-term frameworks within which targeted projects and programmes are developed. We have extensive experience in research, strategy, stakeholder consultation and policy drafting. SME development policy Kaiser has specific experience in working with sectors characterised by a high concentration of small, medium, and micro enterprises. We therefore have a unique understanding of the challenges and requirements of small firms; we have worked with national and local governments on putting in place policy frameworks to support this key industry segment. Trade and investment policy With global competition for trade and investment intensifying, national, regional, and local governments find it increasingly critical to put in place strategic frameworks engaging in these markets. Particular challenges include putting in place incentive structures that facilitate trade and investment to take advantage of sources of competitiveness, whilst avoiding unfairly subsidising the private sector. Trade and transport logistics strategy Trade-related freight costs, including transport and costs of paperwork and delays at borders, is a trade barrier which in many cases far outweighs the costs of tariffs. In developing regions in particular, trade-related costs are substantial barriers to trade and investment. Kaiser works with governments and industry to develop strategies to address these challenges; our focus includes trade-related transport infrastructure as well as wider trade facilitation issues, such as customs efficiency, intermodal freight strategies, and trade-related information flows. Preferential procurement policy Government is in many cases the largest single purchaser of goods and services in an economy. This offers substantial opportunity to use the government procurement process to facilitate key economic and employment objectives, particularly supporting disadvantaged businesses, local economies, and promoting emerging sectors and competencies. Putting in place procurement strategies, however, requires carefully balancing development objectives the requirements for the fairness, equity, and transparency in public procurement processes. Past Projects: |
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