Projects

Mapping Opportunities in Botswana for Special Economic Zone Development

One of the most common reasons for the failure of a special economic zone (SEZ) is poor location. For that reason, Locus Economica, in partnership with Kaiser Associates, undertook an assignment for the Botswana Ministry of Trade and Industry to identify the areas of the country with the greatest potential for success if designated as an SEZ....

Analysis of South Africa's Special Economic Zone Bill and Associated Conference Presentations

In 2011 Locus Economica consulted South Africa's Centre for Development and Enterprise and the Department of Trade and Industry on South Africa's SEZ Bill and on its Industrial Development Zones (IDZs). Our work focused on...

Feasibility Study for Uganda's Infrastructure Fund and Bond Program

In 2011 Locus Economica was contracted through Deloitte and USAID to assist the government of Uganda by assessing the feasibility of a public-private infrastructure fund and bonds program. It also assessed Uganda's legal and regulatory environment to determine the viability of foreign and domestic investment and advised on the possibilities for SEZ development.

Advising the South African Department of Trade and Industry on SEZ Best Practices

South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry contracted Locus Economica to provide advice on the development of the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ). We shared best practices in special economic zone master planning...

Reviewing and Redrafting Rwanda's SEZ Laws and Regulations in Line with International Best Practices

In 2011, the International Finance Corporation (World Bank) asked Locus Economica to help improve Rwanda's SEZ legal framework. He conducted a substantive technical review and offered proposed redrafts of several of the implementing regulations for Rwanda's new SEZ law.

Assessing Strategic West African Transport Corridors

Deloitte contracted Locus Economica to help advise on SEZ possibilities and strategies and economic and sector development in critical transport corridors in West Africa, including...