“An elder seating on the ground, sees farther than the youth on a tree top” Nigerian Proverb
Public Policy: Competitiveness
Governments that seek superior economic outcomes have embraced the concept of competitiveness in the context of free markets. Enhancing productivity of businesses in a geography is now a competitive advantage in the contest for foreign and domestic investments in an increasingly integrated world. We provide a full scope of services in the competitiveness ecosphere. From crafting and executing competitiveness policy for governments at the national and sub-national level, we also undertake micro research and policy appraisals. We have experience instituting subnational competitive indexes and creating bidirectional communication channels for policy makers and groups impacted by their actions.
Communication Strategy
Governments, politicians, nonprofits and businesses face a daunting task figuring out effective and resource efficient means of communicating with national and sub-national audiences. Cultural, language and media variations complexify the extant challenge of applicability when utilizing occidental communication tools and strategies. VIS works with clients to stratify audiences into functional groupings. We use demographic, psychographic and pragmatic considerations for taxonomic profiles, and generate communications strategies.
Business Advisory
Markets in Africa are increasingly complex. Low volumes, high margins, high volatility and significant political risk define the landscape. It portends high risks but also bountiful opportunities. We help clients navigate the peculiar business channels, and weather political and economic storms in sub Saharan Africa. We offer services at various points in the entry, expansion and – where necessary – exit processes. Our work often complement highly reputable business, financial, legal or strategy consultancies. We bring local knowledge, resources and networks to enhance, validate or remediate orthodox solutions to reflect peculiar operating environment.s
Political Analysis and Strategy
African countries are diverse in culture, geography and socio-economic situations. Yet, there are recurring patterns and paradigms that simplify the complexities that defy traditional analytical tools. Contesting elections, predicting outcomes and anticipating political risks all require a knowledgeable partner with proven capabilities and germane resources to enact realistic scenarios, generate viable strategies, iterate as reality changes and provide information and networks to resolve unforeseen problems.
Our Approach
Vantage uses accumulated knowledge, networks and formidable resource partners to support our clients. Examples of our successful work with clients are https://vantageinsightsandstrategies.com/home/about-us/
