P R O F I L E

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EKONU ECONOMIC CONSULTANTS

Ekonu unites the best of international consultants

in infrastructure, investment and politics, access
to institutions and capital with political neutrality.

Ekonu, an Economic Development Consultancy, is a unique combination of

high-level executives, political and strategic consultants with broad-experience
working in emerging countries. Our non-traditional and analytical approach to
development produces actionable plans for developing and reviving economies
that may be experiencing difficulty with political, resource or social change
transition.

We approach each client, whether a State or Corporation, with the same degree of
rigorous analysis, to ensure that we fully understand their requirements, challenges
and strategic assets. Based on the findings of our analysis, we synthesise these
observations and outline recommendations, into a formidable and focused set of
actions.

Once a development plan is ready to move from paper to action, we engage our
powerful network of partners and resources, giving the project an unmatched
reach into the international markets and sector-specific expertise that generates
unrivalled political and economic success for our client.
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EMERGING COUNTRIES:
A NEW KIND OF CHANGE
Ekonu does not subscribe to or employ traditional or fixed-models for economic
development used by ‘reform agents’, but rather seeks to study the natural-assets,
strategic location, trade relations and political willingness of client territories to
develop a comprehensive plan designed to attract foreign capital. We take a unique
blend of economic analysis, investment expertise, commercial development skill
and mix it still more with Global PR approaches that help change the world’s
view of an emerging country to further facilitate inbound investment and business
development across the nation. Our consultants are currently actively engaged
in the Middle and Far East, providing direction for the revitalisation of flagging
industries, and giving both Nations and States, significant strategic advantages
trade, policy and industrial advantages in their regional and international
markets. We work hand-in-hand with State Departments, entrepreneurs and local
enterprise, foreign capital and industry to realise the long-term economic plans
of Governments.

Facing the Challenges of Economic Development

Emerging countries often face a range of challenges when looking to initiate reforms.
Despite being resource rich, they have limited access to international markets
for their exports, restricted ability to access credit markets or underperforming
infrastructure. These problems often are often inheritance from former regimes, or
the result major shifts in the political structure of the territory, and unfairly flag the
region as a risk investment for business and trade. Our consultants understand
the need to correctly reposition the Nation or Industry in the Global Economy,
to boost the receptiveness of foreign trade to the opportunities within emerging
territories, and to assist in overcoming legacy issues within the economy that
restrains the inflow of capital.

Our consultancy services assist by:

Reviewing economic policies;

Delivering political approaches with a commercial point-of-view;
Legal consultation to establish superior attraction for foreign capital;
Developing initiatives to serve the benefits of the region / nation; i.e increase local
employment;
Re-positioning the market perception of industries and the regional economy to
attractiveness of economy to foreign investment.
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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

Ekonu is experienced at working at the highest level of Government, providing

assistance for the realisation of policies, and critical relationship management to
maximise the success of initiatives.

We work in partnership with Government bodies and agencies such as

Development Banks, to develop project and investment proposals. We constantly
seek to maximise the national gain when making a sale of Government Assets or
working to attract foreign direct investment (FDI).
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INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

Our international network of advisors, consultants, business professionals,

security, economic and political experts and consultants offer unmatched
experience and expertise:

International Global Consumer Banks, Investment Banks & Trading Houses

Banking

International International Capital: SWFS, Private Equity, Pension Funds, Insurance Funds &
Capital Investment Managers

Security Information Security, Physical Security and Military Consultants

Consultants
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CONTACT

Ekonu Economic Consultants (UK)

UK Reg No: 07334507

e: info@ekonu.net
w: www.ekonu.net

Registered Address:
Suite 250
162-168 Regent Street
London
W1B 5TD
United Kingdom

Ekonu Economic Consultants (UAE)

t: +971 55 887 0125

PO Box 283679
Dubai
United Arab Emirates