Region: Africa

Botswana has long been recognised as a success story in resource management. At the subnational level, however, the industry has often failed to meet expectations. Both Government and resource developers are now considering strategies to foster alternative economic opportunities.

The Namibian economy is enduring a period of stagnation. Ergo was engaged to assess domestic circumstances and prioritise new potential sources of growth. Building on comprehensive analysis, the study outlined specific commercial opportunities to catalyse private investment.

Rio Tinto engaged Ergo Strategy Group to help articulate a new framework for maximising long term socio-economic benefits across its many operating assets. Ergo also provided guidance for practitioners at Business Unit level and laid the foundations for Group-wide rollout.