Projects
EconoVision employs its experience and methodologies particularly in the sectors of infrastructure and transport, development aid and (health)care.
Within these fields clients approach us with a variety of questions and issues.
- National government
- Provinces, municipalities and specialized governmental bodies
- Private sector including SME's
- Non-profit sector
- International
International
Who benefits from the World Cup?
Poverty reduction through profit; How will the poor benefit from the World Cup Soccer 2010?
For the Netherlands National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) EconoVision developed a methodology for calculating the economic benefits, and in particular the effects on poverty, of hosting the World Cup Soccer 2010. This methodology was presented to the FIFA Board and South African Local Organising Committee (SALOC).
Seed capital for private sector business plans in developing countries
Upon request of the sponsors of Business in Development (BiD) Network, EconoVision, in cooperation with Carnegie Consult, has conducted an evaluation of the BiD programme. The programme is an array of instruments to stimulate entrepreneurial initiatives in developing countries. The outcomes of the evaluation have been instrumental for modification of the overall strategy of BiD and of the sponsors as well.
Evaluation of partnering program Rijkswaterstaat with PR China and USA (2007-08)
The Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) has asked EconoVision to evaluate its partnering program with China and the US. The partnering program aims at exchanging know-how and expertise in the field of protection against flooding, supply of sufficient clean water, and the quality of waterways. The results will be used for corporate purposes and control.
Economic importance of Heineken for the economy of Sierra Leone
Heineken has asked EconoVision to determine the value of its Sierra Leone Brewery for the national economy of Sierra Leone. This analysis focuses on various effects: entrepreneurship, balance of trade, employment, environment and cash and non-cash contributions to the public sector. The project has been successful in strengthening the ‘licence to operate’ for Heineken in Sierra Leone. Joël van der Beek implemented this research project in cooperation with other research bureaus.
Peace through economic development … or economic development through peace?
EconoVision was asked by the Institute for Peace and Economics (Australia) to research and define a method for calculating the economic value of selected indicators in the Global Peace Index (GPI) and, subsequently, rank these indicators by their likely monetary impact on a country. This would help gauge the economic value of increased peacefulness by country. By the same token, it would help establish the economic costs of declining peacefulness. This research contributes to the further development of the GPI.
Infrastructure and Development, does it work?
Authorities in developing countries submit proposals for the ORIO financial facility for infrastructure support (from the budget of the Minister of Development Cooperation). The Ministry of Economic Affairs awards, on the basis of a beauty contest with other proposals, a grant for the project if it meets with the criteria for technical feasibility, economic viability and the effects on the national and local economy as well as on poverty reduction and environment. EconoVision provides support by developing a comprehensive analytical argumentation for the proposal.