Context:
A foreign investor sought to establish an infrastructure fund targeting South African projects but lacked deep socio-economic insights to mitigate investment risks.
Challenge:
Concerns about political instability, shifting regulatory frameworks, and community engagement failures posed risks to the investment strategy.
Solution Provided:
Applying Emerging Dynamics, we conducted:
- Political & Economic Risk Analysis: Mapping investment risks across different provinces.
- Regulatory Due Diligence: Identifying evolving policies affecting infrastructure investment.
- Stakeholder Mapping: Engaging key governmental and community entities to pre-empt resistance.
Outcome & Impact:
The investor refined their strategy, focusing on regions with stable governance and proactive regulatory frameworks, leading to more secure and impactful investments.