Projects
Case studies from assignments that shaped institutions.
Policy reviews, investment strategies, quality assurance programmes and international market access initiatives delivered across the public and development sectors.
Informal Economy Policy Review
eThekwini Municipality
The eThekwini Municipality commissioned a comprehensive review of its Informal Economy Policy to ensure it remained responsive to changing economic conditions, legislative developments and the evolving needs of informal traders. The assignment sought to strengthen the Municipality's strategic approach to managing and supporting one of the city's most significant sources of employment and entrepreneurship.
Local Government | Economic Development | Public Policy
Foreign Direct Investment Strategy Review
eThekwini Municipality
The Municipality sought to strengthen its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy to improve investment attraction and enhance Durban's competitiveness as an investment destination.
Investment Promotion | Local Government | Economic Development
Intra-African Business Study
eThekwini Municipality
The Municipality commissioned research into opportunities arising from increased intra-African trade and economic integration to support local business expansion across the continent.
Trade | Economic Development | Business Development
Buy Local Invest Campaign Data Analysis
eThekwini Municipality
The Municipality required an evidence-based assessment of the effectiveness of the Buy Local Invest Campaign to support future economic development initiatives.
Economic Development | Research | Local Government
Cruise Strategy Review
eThekwini Municipality
The review focused on strengthening Durban's cruise tourism strategy to maximise economic opportunities generated by the growing cruise industry.
Tourism | Economic Development | Local Government
Capacity Building Programme for Township SMMEs
eThekwini Municipality
Designed and implemented business development interventions aimed at strengthening small enterprises operating within township economies including Umlazi, Clermont and the INK area.
SMME Development | Economic Development | Enterprise Development
Tourism Economy Recovery Programme
eThekwini Economic Council
Following the severe economic disruption experienced by the tourism sector, strategic interventions were developed to support recovery and stimulate renewed economic activity.
Tourism | Economic Development | Public-Private Collaboration
KwaZulu-Natal BQV Accommodation Quality Programme
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa / South African Tourism
Managed a province-wide quality verification programme assessing tourism accommodation establishments for grading readiness and quality improvement.
Tourism | Quality Assurance | National Tourism
Governance and Institutional Advisory
Boards, NPOs, higher education institutions and public entities
Provided governance, strategic planning and institutional advisory support to boards, non-profit organisations, higher education institutions and public entities.
Governance | Higher Education | Non-Profit Organisations | Public Sector
International Market Access Programme
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal | eThekwini Municipality
International market development requires more than attendance at overseas trade exhibitions. It requires careful market selection, strategic destination positioning, institutional partnerships, business-to-business engagement and sustained support for enterprises seeking access to international buyers.
International Market Access | Destination Marketing | Tourism Trade | Enterprise Development