South Africa is developing the Atlantis SEZ to simultaneously revitalize the distressed area of Atlantis, Northern Cape Province, and promote clean-energy industries. The new SEZ hopes to attract...
Accelerating Reforms in Myanmar through the Special Economic Zones Law
Myanmar's new SEZ program was launched to advance its economic reforms, which expanded foreign investment, export-oriented production, and job creation. From May-June 2012, Locus Economica assisted these efforts by helping draft a new SEZ law for the government as part of the International Finance Corporation's...
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....
Special Economic Zones: Progress, Emerging Challenges, and Future Directions
Advising the World Bank's Investing Across Borders Initiative
Analysis of South Africa's Special Economic Zone Bill and Associated Conference Presentations
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...
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Locus Economica Director and resident operations specialist, Chuck Heath served as Managing Director of the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai until 2011. He continues to serve clients with the many vital lessons learned during his time there. ...
Understanding Service-Industry-Oriented Special Economic Zones
Reviewing and Redrafting Rwanda's SEZ Laws and Regulations in Line with International Best Practices
Addressing Long-Lasting Problems with Senegal's Free Zones
Panamá Pacífico Special Economic Area
Aqaba Special Economic Zone, Jordan
Helping Afghanistan Build a Stable Economy
Assessing the Feasibility of SEZs in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Guiding Reforms to Egypt's Business Regulations and Suez Canal Zone Concession Framework
Assessing Strategic West African Transport Corridors
Designing a Special Economic Zone Policy with Upstream Industries in Mind
Improving the Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan
From 2010-2011, Locus Economic Founder Jean-Paul Gauthier was the technical lead for the Afghanistan Doing Business Better Project while working with Deloitte Consulting....