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Barriers to SME growth in sub-Saharan Africa

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.

Design of Support Programme for Technology Service Centres and Technology-Based SMEs – Croatia

July 28, 2016
Economic Planning | Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning
Technology

SQW was commissioned to make inputs to preparation of a World Bank technology development project for Croatia. Specifically, we were asked to review existing technology service centres, and develop proposals for their further development, and for related support to new and small technology based firms, including provision of incubator space for new businesses, and establishment of a seed fund.

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 […]

Science Park Study

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was asked by CIVIX, a planning and design firm, to assist them to advise UWI on a new science park at their Mona Campus in Jamaica. This involved thinking through the policy stance which the University should take in order to maximise likely benefits without disrupting its main academic purposes. We also considered in outline the property development and phasing approach which might be possible given local market conditions and national economic development objectives.

Feasibility study for development of a special economic zone and related investments

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone | Transportation

We were commissioned by a private client to undertake a detailed feasibility and planning study for study for development of a special economic zone and related investments in Kingston.

Feasibility study for an Agro Technology Park

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

We were commissioned by the Government of Brunei to undertake a feasibility study of an Agro Technology Park. The Park will help diversify the country’s economic base. It will have three main roles: a location for agricultural/horticultural research and its commercialisation; a physical location for development of the Brunei Halal brand – involving the importation, testing, certification to Halal standards, packaging, branding and re-export of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc; and the development and production of products based on the […]

Olympic Jobs Evaluation

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Media, Creative and ICT Sectors

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been characterised by an emphasis on the regeneration and economic benefits which they have the potential to bring to the UK, to London and in particular to the Host Boroughs of East and South East London. In July 2012, SQW was commissioned by the Greater London Authority to undertake an evaluation of 2012 Games-time employment, and in particular the extent to which employment opportunities were secured by previously workless Londoners. The […]

Review of industrial policies in relation to de-concentration and regional development

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Social and Public Services | Urban Planning

We were asked by World Bank to assess the impact of current industrial policies on de-concentration of industry from the major conurbations on Java and development of other regions of Indonesia. We focused particularly on the role of industrial estates, export processing zones and similar policy instruments, and made recommendations to increase their impact on regional development.

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.