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
Private sector including SME's
Negotiating and …winning
EconoVision has supported Dutch providers of cargo rail transportation in their negotiations with the government. The main objective was to match the requirements of the providers with budget cuts by the government. In exchange for a clear cut package of requirements with solid argumentation the providers were able to obtain guarantees for a robust and long term cargo transportation railway network.
Economic importance of Heineken for the economy of Sierra Leone (2006
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.
Train tunnels, just a nuisance?
For safety reasons the tunnels of the Betuwe line can only handle one train at a time. EconoVision has developed a model for calculating how this tunnel regime affects the overall capacity of the Betuwe line.
Due diligence in line bus transportation
For a public transportation provider EconoVision, in cooperation with Mott MacDonald, has conducted a technical and economic assessment of its entire bus fleet. The outcome has been instrumental in the development of a new business strategy for the provider.
Competitive tariffs for rail cargo
Keyrail, the Dutch provider and operator of rail infrastructure for cargo trains, has developed a tariff structure for the Betuwe line that complies with regulations for competition. EconoVision has assisted Keyrail in the consultations with the National Competition Authority (NMa).
Support for starting Dutch entrepreneurs in India and China
For the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation we have conducted a quick scan of a financial investment facility for Dutch entrepreneurs starting in India, China and other emerging markets (Package for Growth, F4P). Based on the scan, an expert opinion was drafted which was instrumental in modifying the operation of the F4P facility. As a result, the facility is now better tuned to investment-related conditions abroad.
Energy in Amsterdam
For a major operator in waste treatment and disposal EconoVision, in cooperation with Policy Research Corporation, has conducted a strategic survey with a view to improve the market postion of the company. Measuring added value and applying an input-output analysis were key in this study. The project has been instrumental in generating support among regional authorities. resulted in
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.