Management of the RTFP programme for Southern Africa, including design of programme activities, administration of funds, promoting relationships with partner organisations, procurement of services wit...  Read more

This project included the establishment of consultation mechanisms between the public and private sector, development of effective capacity for in depth analytical studies and research on various aspe...  Read more

As part of a consortium, Imani was responsible for specific projects within the RATES programme which focuses on increasing agricultural trade flows within Africa. These activities ranged from analys...  Read more

This project composed of a fiscal, economic and social assessment of an EPA on Malawi, in addition to the planning and implementation of government capacity building and negotiating strategies....  Read more

This project covers 12 countries and selected regional organisations in Africa over 3 years to facilitate the formulation, negotiation and implementation of trade policies (multilateral and regional) ...  Read more

This project evaluated the progress of the EC-funded Regional Integration Programme in terms of the relevance of the programme?s objectives, as well as the efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustai...  Read more

With the conclusion of the initial mandate of the RIFF, Imani reviewed the participation of the countries in the RIFF together with its overall functioning, administrative and financial set-up. Recom...  Read more

Tasks undertaken included analysis of Lesotho?s current trade regime with the EU and production structures; statistical and modelling predictions of the impact of a change in the trade regime; analysi...  Read more

Provision of secretariat services to the Zimbabwe National Working Group. Main responsibilities included: assistance in the preparation and implementation of the annual work programme and cost estima...  Read more

Provision of technical, administrative and management assistance to support economic integration in the EAC Region. Activities undertaken included: preparation of work plans, monitoring of progress of...  Read more

Regular studies to identify the progress made towards Regional Integration and macro-economic convergence in the SADC region over the previous 12-month period. Areas assessed included: implementation...  Read more

The MTPP was aimed at increasing the capacity of the Government of Malawi and its economic and social partners in the formulation and negotiation of sound trade policies. Project included preparation...  Read more

This study identified, analysed and evaluated the potential effects of the EU-SA Free Trade Agreement on the economies of COMESA Member States, and made policy recommendations on the measures needed t...  Read more

Collection of SADC regional trade statistics, investment ratios and foreign direct investment statistics. A brief qualitative analysis of major trends/changes in these areas was supplied. Included w...  Read more

Facilitation of workshops in Malawi and Namibia to brief stakeholders on the SADC Trade Protocol and the impact thereof. Amongst the subjects covered were: concepts of bilateral and multilateral trad...  Read more

Design of a system to replace the Letter of Credit (LC). Key requirements of the system were that it: be easy to implement; provide security to the importer of delivery of the goods; provide security...  Read more

Study to review the work of the African Development Bank in the field of regional cooperation, with recommendations on the structure, staffing, location and responsibilities of a unit within the Bank ...  Read more

Study to assess the extent to which Zimbabwe has implemented trade liberalisation and integration measures in terms of existing trade agreements. Included in the study was a detailed analysis of manu...  Read more

Study on the state of the manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe. Specific areas reported on were: company closures; investment trends; staff remuneration and levels of employment; supply issues; effect of...  Read more

This study comprised three individual papers from eminent economists on their projections of future growth rates in Malawi. This was commissioned to help in the programming of CIDA?s development coope...  Read more

Part of a global research project, this study focused on Zimbabwe's participation in international, regional and bilateral trade negotiations in the last 10 years, summarising the country's main commi...  Read more

Study to determine the effect of conferring EPZ status on existing companies. Specific areas analysed included: identification of companies that would seek EPZ status; implications to the fiscus; cos...  Read more

The overall objective of the CBI was to facilitate regional integration. As lead consultant Imani was responsible for provision and supervision of technical assistance to the TWG's in 14 countries, to...  Read more

A review of the RIIs in Eastern and Southern Africa to identify the constraints they face and the operational problems they experience. The study made recommendations on ways to rationalise the RIIs ...  Read more

Fieldwork was undertaken throughout the COMESA Region to meet with Customs and Revenue Authorities and other stakeholders in each country. A proposal was put forward for the creation of a Customs Uni...  Read more

A detailed assessment of the level of both foreign and local investment taking place in Zimbabwe, by sector of the economy. The study involved desk research, data analysis and interviews with key pla...  Read more

The likely impact of tariff reductions under WTO and SADC commitments were assessed in terms of their impact on government revenue and on domestic industry. Other areas looked at included identificat...  Read more

A study in Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles to assess the impact on government revenue from 1) the complete removal of tariffs between participants in the Cross-Border Initiative, and 2) ...  Read more

This study was aimed at informing Government, the private sector and civil society of the implications of Zimbabwe?s implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements. Particular areas reviewed included...  Read more

The consultancy included: desk research of WTO papers; meetings with Government; meetings with the WTO Secretariat and UNCTAD; chairing of the National Consultative Conference in Harare to debate issu...  Read more

The consultancy included: desk research of WTO papers; meetings with Government; meetings with the WTO Secretariat and UNCTAD; chairing of the National WTO Consultative Forum to debate issues with key...  Read more

Specific subjects addressed were: background, outcome and impact of the URA; review of the international trading environment and market access opportunities; analysis of export competitiveness; recomm...  Read more

Participation in production of an investor roadmap for Zimbabwe involving: identification of all steps required for investment approval; evaluation of timeframe for investment approval; pricing each s...  Read more

A study to estimate effective protection rates for selected import-competing and exporting sectors; to determine fiscal revenue implications; to formulate a programme of tariff reductions to foster in...  Read more

Formulation of a policy paper for use by ZCT in lobbying Government for the creation of a conducive environment for tourism growth and viability in Zimbabwe. This included: review of key tourism prod...  Read more

This included surveys in 11 SADC countries to report on individual country tourism trends, tourism infrastructure, national tourism policies and tourism development plans. Recommendations were made o...  Read more

This study involved a detailed analysis of the financial sectors of each of the SADC Member States; an assessment of their capacity for the provision of domestic long-term finance and in attracting fo...  Read more

Provision of an analysis of the economic impact of a REPA at overall macroeconomic, sectoral and individual product levels on each of the SADC Members States (excl. SA). This included recommendations...  Read more

Participation in a team to recommend policies for the SADC countries to complement the Trade Protocol. This involved research and analysis of investment issues, taxation issues, export development fac...  Read more

An evaluation of the tourism products and infrastructure in Zimbabwe against those offered in neighbouring countries. The study offered a comprehensive pricing review of tourism products. Constraint...  Read more

Study to assess the effectiveness and achievements of the support given to the EPZA. Amongst the areas evaluated were EPZ marketing and promotion; incentives for EPZ developers; customs treatment of E...  Read more

Study to recommend a new structure of the Zambia Investment Centre to allow Irish Aid the ability to involve other parties in funding the Centre. It included developing an exit strategy for Irish Aid...  Read more

Research undertaken on liquor licensing conditions in neighbouring countries to help Botswana formulate a new policy in this area....  Read more

This study gave details on SADC Member States? industrial and trade sector performance; capacity building programmes in each country; and progress in the implementation of the SADC Trade Protocol. A ...  Read more

A study was carried out in BLNS to determine the effect of tariff changes on trade and production in each country. Particular attention was paid to the likely effect on government revenue. Suggestio...  Read more

A study to determine the relevance of the policies and strategies of the SPA to the developmental and integration needs of the SADC Member States. This included a review of policies within the integr...  Read more

The study involved fieldwork in each SADC Member State for data collection on trade trends and to determine the views of the public and private sector on the liberalisation of tariffs. Recommendation...  Read more

An overview of foreign investment levels and constraints to investment in each of the SADC countries. The report provided details on the investment climate, investment incentives, investment infrastr...  Read more

A study to investigate the options and make recommendations on the future of the COMESA Clearing House. The views of Member State countries were obtained on their interest in continued participation ...  Read more

Programme of technical assistance to the Southern Africa Transport and Communications Commission to enhance its institutional capacity to research, formulate and advocate coherent regional transport p...  Read more

Research in the Caricom region to find practical ways of improving participation by all stakeholders in the regional integration process, especially involving the business community. ...  Read more

Research to establish domestic and export sales levels in the agribusiness, manufacturing, transport and construction sectors and to identify the most significant macroeconomic policies affecting thes...  Read more

Study of the intra-regional and country-specific tourism markets for the development of a marketing strategy for the stimulation of increased tourism and travel within SADC. The study included an ana...  Read more

An economic study was undertaken in each COMESA member state to determine a recommended strategy for the structure and implementation of a common external tariff and the impact of such a tariff on ind...  Read more

A detailed assessment of the current structures and services of the Malawi Investment Promotion Agency and the Malawi Export Promotion Council to see how the two organisations might merge to form one ...  Read more

Study to recommend policies for export diversification in light of Zambia?s need to move away from its overdependence on mineral exports. Included in the study were: an analysis of Zambia's trade per...  Read more

A variety of export market research projects have been conducted for private companies to help them assess the likelihood of successful export marketing of their products. Surveys provided informatio...  Read more

Specific areas reviewed under this project were: current internet and e-commerce activities in the respective countries in terms of number of ISPs and bandwidth available; government activities relate...  Read more

A comprehensive review of the fruit and vegetable export sector in Uganda, giving an overview of the sector and detailed constraints to exporting. Recommendations were made on improving export perform...  Read more

Participation in the ZimTrade Support Programme (ZSP) that was aimed at improving the export performance of Zimbabwean companies. Imani was contracted i) to provide long-term technical assistance for...  Read more

An assessment of opportunities for Portugal to export to Zimbabwe. Details were provided on Zimbabwe?s macroeconomic environment, the country?s tariff position, trade patterns, and sector specific re...  Read more

A 3-year technical co-operation project in import procurement and management. Main project aspects included an analysis of the structure and work practices of the Zambia National Tender Board (ZNTB),...  Read more

Facilitation of a CPP for Malawian products in Tanzania and Zambia. Main activities comprised: selection of participating firms; market surveys in Tanzania and Zambia; and the organisation of Buyer/S...  Read more

In light of a decision to decentralise purchasing authority in UNICEF to its country offices, a comprehensive supply survey was undertaken of products manufactured in or supplied from Zimbabwe for pot...  Read more

Survey of the technical, information and management support services available to agri-enterprises in Southern Africa. Research was carried out in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Z...  Read more

Market surveys were undertaken in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe on behalf of the MFA to identify opportunities and recommend a strategy for trade development for the Freeport operators....  Read more

Involvement in this project was three-fold: the provision of advisory services to the Public Procurement sector in Zimbabwe; assistance with the Swedish Tied Import Support programme; and evaluation o...  Read more

Survey to determine annual consumption needs of IV fluids bought through the Government Medical Stores and private sector and NGOs on behalf of a South African manufacturer. Details were also supplie...  Read more

Through our own offices and those of our associates, local representation was provided for the Mauritius Export Development and Investment Authority in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe, pr...  Read more

To explore market possibilities and quantify the market potential for recycled plastic products in Zimbabwe. The study included: an overview of the types of plastic material available; an assessment ...  Read more

An initial survey to assess the demand and feasibility of establishing a new postal service and an analysis of the likely structure and the costs involved in setting up the service. Project feasibili...  Read more

Research to evaluate the potential of establishing a multi-product, e-shopping website for consumers in Zimbabwe. Specific areas researched were: consumer awareness of e-shopping; customer experience...  Read more

Market research to evaluate the current range of tourism products available in Victoria Falls and to assess the demand for a budget hotel product. Included in the research was: an analysis of trends ...  Read more

An annual survey on the IT industry to determine market size, purchasing trends, forecast expenditure of vendors, home users and corporate buyers. Included was analysis of the value of hardware and s...  Read more

The objective of the survey was to assess whether ICL should be actively pursuing the development of internet banking services with the financial institutions in Zimbabwe. Detailed interviews were ca...  Read more

This study explored and analysed market opportunities for the sale and manufacture of a new product range from Denmark. The survey looked at market demand; identification of potential users; market s...  Read more

Metcash Africa are operators of retail and wholesale outlets. In light of increasing competition, market research was carried out to investigate customer buying habits and to determine market percept...  Read more

In-depth market research on perception of the sales, services and product range of Philips in the consumer and business market in Zimbabwe. Included in the research was an analysis of the size of the...  Read more

The study gave an overview of the markets in each country, pricing structures and pricing trends, profile of major customers, and a review of the products offered by competitors. Recommendations were...  Read more

A market survey to explore the viability of launching a commercially brewed, opaque beer onto the Ugandan market. Interviews were carried out with both consumers and retailers to assess the following:...  Read more

This survey was a key element in an overall study to assess the feasibility of building a flour mill. Specific areas examined were: types of bread and flour bought; frequency of buying; quantities pu...  Read more

A market survey to assess the size and trading conditions of the market for handpumps and windmills. Included in the research was an analysis of major competitors, identification of buyers; and an ev...  Read more

Report on the state of the livestock industry, distribution and pricing trends, forecast yields, meat demand, consumer meat preferences and can manufacturer and machinery supplier buyer/supplier profi...  Read more

Study to assess the potential for the production of MCP based stockfeeds in Zimbabwe. Areas reviewed included: analysis of the importation of stockfeeds; stockfeed availability; costs of production; ...  Read more

Assessment of the potential for the manufacture and marketing of chrome tanning salts in Zimbabwe with indications for regional market opportunities. The research included an analysis of market size,...  Read more

Assessment of the market size and trading conditions for wheat flour in Zimbabwe. Included in the research was a detailed breakdown on the supply of wheat flour in the country; quantification of mark...  Read more

Study to determine the potential for the production of low cost, mass-market foodstuffs in Zimbabwe. The study included: an evaluation of the financial aspects related to the production and sale of t...  Read more