Business and Enterprise Development Archives

Unleashing the Private Sector to Drive Inclusive Growth in Eastern Mongolia

July 15, 2022
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Project
Economic Planning | FDI

This project was developed to assist the Government of Mongolia to formulate an effective private sector development strategy for the eastern region of Mongolia in alignment with the objectives of the Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 and the Mongolia Regional Development Concept (MRDC). In order to achieve its objectives, SQW led the consulting team to develop various research methodologies tailored to achieve the objectives.

Hong Kong Productivity Council: Review of the role, management and operation

August 13, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was commissioned as lead consultant to undertake a review of the strategic direction, business model, financial viability and management structure of HKPC. The HKPC employed 600 staff, and had for over 25 years played a key role in enhancing the productivity of Hong Kong industry and encouraging technology upgrading and innovation. But its traditional role had been challenged by the movement of most manufacturing activities into mainland China and the establishment of other organisations in Hong Kong. A […]

Barriers to SME growth in sub-Saharan Africa

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone
East African | Economic

SQW is working with Menon Business Economics to undertake a desk based review of barriers to SME formation and growth in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on three East African countries – Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania – and on access to finance for firms in the formal economy.

Proposals for development of an internationally competitive service sector in Shanghai

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone | Urban Planning

SQW, together with two other UK-based consultancies with regional offices in Hong Kong (GMI and Shankland Cox), were commissioned to formulate plans for reform of the service sector in Shanghai and redevelopment of the central commercial area of the city. The main objective was to facilitate the growth of Shanghai as an international financial and business centre for China, and of a wide range of services to support rapid industrialisation and economic development in the Yangtse Basin, a region […]

Feasibility Assessment and Business Plan for a Science District in Guangzhou

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning | Urban Planning

The main objective of the project was to prepare a concept plan as the first stage of a full feasibility and business planning study for a 6 sq km area of Guangzhou which is to be developed as a science district.

Mid-Term Evaluation of the China Project Development Facility (CPDF)

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Economic Planning

SQW was contracted by the IFC to undertake a mid-term evaluation of the China Project Development Facility. The aim was to provide donors and the IFC with an independent assessment of CPDF’s activities and outcomes to date and to help donors decide on their funding options for CPDF’s next cycle. Project work involved consulting with key stakeholder groups, undertaking a survey of programme beneficiaries, financial analysis of the CPDF as well as assessing its development impact. The report detailed […]

BGEC – Brunei Guangxi Economic Corridor

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone

An economic cooperative strategy to mutually stimulate the development of the two places by combining their respective resources, strengths and capabilities. The maritime route joining the two places is also one of the key links of the “One Belt, One Road”, a global economic trading network being created by the Chinese government.

Design of Phase 2 of the South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF)

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning

SQW was commissioned to develop the detailed design for phase 2 of SEDF, which will run from 2008 to 2014. The design was developed based on experience to date with phase 1 (for which SQW undertook the mid term review in 2005), the expectations of donors (SEDF is funded by IFC, the European Commission, DfID and several other bi-lateral donors) and changing constraints and opportunities in the region (including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and North East India).

Agri Business Sector Support – Bangladesh

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was contracted by IFC to support preparation of a support strategy and action plan for the agri0business sector in Bangladesh. The SEDF supports SME growth and has chosen to adopt a sector focused approach, with agri-business being one of the target sectors due to its importance to the economy and potential for productivity and income improvements among SMEs. The support was provided to SEDF staff to develop an action programme drawing on best international practice, but tailored to […]

IFC SME Linkages Review

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning

SQW was contracted by the IFC to undertake a review of the SME Linkages Program. As part of the review, SQW produced a summary paper on Linkages best practice and reviewed four IFC Linkage programmes in depth (involving fieldwork in Azerbaijan, Mozambique, Zambia and Peru) and five others through desk research. The aim was to compare and contrast the various programmes, identify lessons learned, draw conclusions on effectiveness and provide recommendations on how to incorporate best practice into future […]