
In developing countries, research shows that a 10% increase
in mobile penetration leads to a 1.2% increase in GDP.
Altai Consulting has been Roshan’s strategic partner since its creation in 2003. It has advised Roshan on product development, pricing policy, churn policy, branding, marketing, etc. and provided ongoing insight on market evolution. In 2006, Roshan was awarded the prize of Best Mobile Operator in an Emerging Market at the 8th World Communications Awards.
In 2007, Altai Consulting was commissioned to conduct an in-depth analysis of the media industry (Print, TV, Radio & Web) in 3 Central Asian countries for a European-based player looking at investment opportunities. The project included sophisticated forecasting of the advertising market for each country, full review of the legal & regulatory environment, and financial valuation of primary targets.
Altai Consulting has conducted market sector assessments in more than 12 sectors of the Afghan economy producing value chain analyses, business and market forecasts and designing business plans for potential investors.
In June 2008, a major donor conference will be organized in Paris to support Afghan reconstruction. Altai Consulting was commissioned by the French Development Agency and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide conference participants with strategic papers.