Competitiveness and Economic Development – Latvia
Following the severe Baltic financial crisis, we were invited to serve on the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council to help guide Latvia’s economic recovery. In 2011, working in partnership with the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, we conducted a national competitiveness analysis that assessed the country’s structural strengths and weaknesses. The resulting Latvia Competitiveness Report […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development – Mongolia
Commissioned by the World Bank, we carried out a comprehensive competitiveness assessment of Mongolia. Through extensive consultations with government officials, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders, we identified both the challenges constraining growth and the opportunities for strategic advancement. We developed a national strategy proposal and articulated a clear National Value Proposition, which was presented […]
Nordic Countries & Baltic Sea Region– Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters
We produced annual reports on the globalization readiness of the Nordic countries, presenting them directly to the Prime Ministers at their annual retreat. PDI also prepared annual competitiveness reports for the Baltic Sea Region, which were delivered to government and business leaders during the Baltic Development Forum Summit. This work not only benchmarked economic performance […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters – Kazakhstan
At the direct request of Kazakhstan’s President and one of the country’s leading business figures, we undertook a comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness. The project, conducted in collaboration with JE Austin and CMAR, the government’s primary economic think tank, resulted in an actionable policy agenda that addressed industrial strategy, diversification, and long-term competitiveness goals. Our […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters – Peru
Over nearly a decade, we worked with Peru to design a national economic strategy and a sequenced action plan that prioritized regional economic development. This included strategy sessions with both government and private sector leaders, as well as targeted coaching to establish a private-sector-led organization to support competitiveness initiatives. A significant emphasis was placed on […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Shared Value – Colombia
Our decade-long engagement with Colombia began in 2009 with a series of high-level strategy sessions involving the country’s political leadership. The goal was to craft a coherent national economic strategy that would position Colombia for sustainable and inclusive growth. Over the following ten years, our team provided targeted coaching and advisory support to strengthen institutional […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters – Israel
Our work in Israel began in 2014 with a project commissioned by Mayor Nir Barkat to assess and enhance Jerusalem’s competitiveness. Collaborating with local experts and the Mayor’s office, we analyzed the city’s economic clusters, particularly in science and tourism, and developed a detailed growth strategy. This plan was formally adopted and fully funded by […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters – Japan
Drawing on ongoing competitiveness analyses and earlier research, including the influential book Can Japan Compete?, we provided insights into microeconomic upgrading and the role of clusters in fostering innovation and productivity. This work informed the Japanese government’s approach to structural reforms, industrial policy, and the design of cluster programs aimed at enhancing the country’s long-term […]
Industry and Business Clusters, Competitiveness and Economic Development – European Union
On behalf of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Growth (DG Growth), our team developed the EU Cluster Mapping Portal, a platform designed to analyze, compare, and strengthen cluster-based economic development across member states. This initiative provided policymakers, business leaders, and researchers with access to detailed cluster data, enabling more informed decisions on regional development strategies. […]
Competitiveness and Economic Development, Industry and Business Clusters – Botswana
At the request of Botswana’s President and under the oversight of the Minister of Economy, the team undertook a project to evaluate and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness. Working closely with the government’s National Strategy Office, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of Botswana’s overall economic performance, identifying key challenges and opportunities. The outcome was a detailed, […]
