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Merger of Botswana Technology Centre and the Rural Industries Promotion Company

The merger is intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the research and development efforts to support development of agriculture and rural areas in Botswana. SQW is a sub consultant to DCDM. Our role is to advise on the appropriate research and technology focus of the new institution and ensure it is responsive to market demand and needs.

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).

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 […]

Overview of European Business Information Centres (EBIC) in Asia

July 22, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning
EBIC

The EU has established a network of EBIC’s throughout the Asia Pacific region. Four are already operational in Bangkok, Bombay, Kuala Lumpur and Manila. Others are planned for Colombia, Jakarta, and Vietnam. This assignment was to produce a report considering how EBICs had operated to date and their likely future evolution; bearing in mind links with TICs and Asia Invest.

Mid term review of the South Europe Enterprise Development Facility (SEED)

July 21, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning

SEED is a multi donor, multi country programme operating in the Balkans to support SME development. SQW worked with Nexus to undertake the review and recommend how SEED should develop in future. SQW’s role was to undertake all fieldwork and analysis for, and to contribute to the final report.