Economic Development and Security

Monitor works with national and regional governments to help them grow their economies. We conduct rigorous economic and cluster analyses that allow governments to understand their true competitiveness and develop actionable strategies for improvement.

Over the last three decades, Monitor’s Regional Competitiveness practice has built on academic and field research in the domain of competitiveness and economic development. The result is a suite of services to support national and regional leaders in the quest for enhanced prosperity.

In addition, Monitor also helps governments, NGOs, and corporations address complex geo-strategic issues. The firm’s unique multi-disciplinary approach leverages insights from the public and private sectors to develop innovative solutions to highly complex problems. Read more about our Geo-Strategy practice.

Facing the Future Water Challenge

Rodrigo Guzman, Kim Eckermann and Steve Danino June 28, 2010 Article

To address the issue of integrated water resource management for Morocco, Monitor Group has worked with the country’s Ministry of Water to develop and implement a national water strategy. Monitor’s approach and key findings were recently presented at the 2010 International Water Week in Singapore.

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Building a Vision for National Economic Development

Joseph Fuller May 27, 2010 Article

In this presentation to the Estonian Development Fund, Monitor co-founder Joseph Fuller explains the necessary elements for nations working on a vision for economic development drawing on his experience working with more than 35 countries creating national and regional economic strategies.

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Back on Course: Sovereign Wealth Fund Activity in 2009

Monitor Group and Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei May 17, 2010 Article

In a new report tracking sovereign wealth fund investments, Monitor Group and Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei found that the funds had adapted to the global economic downturn by realigning investment strategies with long-term goals and pursuing joint investments to share risk.

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