Reviewing and Refining Ireland’s Competitiveness Framework
In 2015, at the initiative of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), our team conducted an in-depth analysis of Ireland’s competitiveness. This work was personally initiated by the NCC’s leadership and aimed to review and refine the conceptual approach underpinning their advisory role to the national government. Through an assessment of competitiveness concepts, economic indicators, and […]
Maine Competitiveness Assessment
Porter Development Initiative (PDI) partnered with the Maine Jobs Council (MJC) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Maine’s economic competitiveness. Commissioned by MJC, the Maine Competitiveness Assessment was designed to measure the state’s competitive position in attracting and retaining jobs, investment, and talent. The project benchmarked Maine against other U.S. states in key dimensions such […]
The Competitiveness Initiative for the State of Santander
The State of Santander, located in northeastern Colombia, has been a pioneer in regional development and competitiveness initiatives. It was the first region in the country to establish a Regional Competitiveness Council. Our work involved evaluating the region’s competitiveness positioning, identifying and mapping its main clusters, formulating an action plan to enhance the overall business […]
Facilitating the Regional Competitiveness Initiative at Barranquilla and Proposed Institutional Arrangements
The State of Atlántico and its capital, Barranquilla, are among the most vibrant areas on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Building on our success in the State of Santander, we continued supporting Colombian regions in establishing their Regional Competitiveness Councils. Our work involved evaluating the region’s competitiveness positioning, formulating an action plan to enhance the overall business […]
An Economic Strategy for Peru
Under the guidance of Professor Michael E. Porter, we conducted a national strategy program led by Jorge Ramirez and a team of local consultants. Over the course of a year, we engaged more than 100 experts, organized into thematic working groups, to shape a shared vision for Peru’s economic future. Funded by leaders from the […]
A Strategy for Sustaining Growth and Prosperity for Arequipa
Led by Jorge Ramirez and supervised by Professor Michael E. Porter, we carried out a regional strategy and competitiveness analysis for the Region of Arequipa. The first phase brought together nineteen thematic working groups with broad stakeholder participation from the private sector, academia, and government. A series of workshops, with over 300 participants, were held […]
New York Economic Strategy and Planning
We collaborated with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration on developing an economic strategy for the future of New York City. Our work traced the city’s economic development from its founding in the 17th century through 2012, mapping key decisions made by city officials—both past and present, and highlighting the economic challenges faced at the […]
Institutional Design for the Coffee Industry of El Salvador
Our work focused on designing a new institutional structure for El Salvador’s coffee industry. We conducted a competitiveness assessment of the sector and proposed sustainable, institutionally grounded solutions in areas such as planning, information systems, inter-institutional coordination, agricultural extension services, research, and marketing. We developed a comprehensive proposal for institutional restructuring, which was presented to […]
Building a National Value Proposition for Competitiveness in Mongolia
Our work involved engaging with government, industry, and other key stakeholders to build consensus around the need for a national competitiveness program and to identify the most suitable approach tailored to Mongolia’s unique context. We designed and conducted a scoping mission to pinpoint priority policy and institutional issues, as well as the key actors to […]
The Guyana Development Initiative
The Guyana Development Initiative (GDI), launched in June 2019 with the support of ExxonMobil and Hess Corporation, is an independent effort that brings world-class analysis and strategic thinking to help Guyana on its journey toward shared and sustainable prosperity. GDI’s mission is to support the Government of Guyana in successfully managing this historic opportunity for […]