Focus

Urban-Econ provides unique consulting services by analysing the local economic profile and trends through the application of economic techniques to identify sectoral growth potential which are then interpreted in terms of the identification of development opportunities within each sector.

Economic Potential Analysis enables an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of an economy or sector and can be indicative of competitive and comparative advantages which can be pursued to attain higher levels of development in the economy.

Approach

Urban-Econ’s strength lies in the ability to apply expert knowledge to customise the generally accepted economic analysis techniques and apply these to address the client’s specific needs and requirements.

Various analysis techniques can be applied on its own or in combination, including:

• Historical growth and trend analysis
• supply/demand analysis
• Identification of agglomeration and clustering potential
• Assessment of competitive and comparative advantages
• SWOT PESTEL Analyses
• Location Assessment
• Location Quotient
• Leading/Lagging Analysis
• Carvahlo and Industry Classifications, etc.