Decision making in emerging and frontier markets, where information is sparse and the political landscape can be complex and opaque, is challenging. 

GPW provides insight into key factors at play: geopolitics, domestic politics, the economy, and operational issues. 

We enable our clients to develop a suitable “company to country” strategy and navigate sudden or arbitrary changes in government policy.

• Assessing regional geopolitics to identify investment opportunity

• Evaluating domestic political, regulatory and operational risks in new markets

• Navigating problematic relations with host governments

• Assessing security and operational risk

• Providing regular updates on host government dynamics

• Monitoring potentially unstable situations which may impact a client's business

• Evaluating current and future exposure to sanctions, competitor activity or changes in government policy and regulation

• Understanding the power structure of host governments and how the client is positioned within that structure

• Mapping the key stakeholders, 'blockers' and 'enablers' in both government and the business community, and determining the best path forward for the client

• Advising on advocacy options and conduits to key decision-makers