Strategy Consulting – Project Highlights

Modeling of a Mobile Banking Opportunity in Palestine

Altai Consulting was appointed by a telecom player in Palestine to assess the opportunity to launch mobile banking, size the potential market and elaborate the roadmap. This effort entailed developing a sophisticated model to feed into the business plan and help our client select the most appropriate route and negotiate with vendors

Strategy consulting for GSM operators in the Middle East, Africa & Central Asia

Altai Consulting is advising GSM operators in the Middle East & Central Asia on product development, pricing policy, churn policy, branding, marketing, etc. and is providing them with ongoing insights on their increasingly dynamic markets. This approach involves collecting and analyzing market data in the field to best understand consumption patterns and design proactive strategies.

Media investment strategy in Central Asia

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.

Market sector assessment: Cotton in Pakistan

Beginning 2009, Altai Consulting was contracted to study the cotton sector in Pakistan, the world?s second largest importer. This work involved an in-depth assessment of the cotton value chain in Pakistan, with quantitative and qualitative analyses. Extensive fieldwork took place with the different players in Karachi, Lahore and Multan to collect precise data and come up with the most comprehensive picture on how to approach this key sector of the Pakistani economy.

Sector studies to attract FDI and foster investment in the Afghan economy

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.

Market Entry Strategy in France & Germany for Palestinian Olive Oil

Altai Consulting was mandated by PalTrade, the export promotion unit of Palestine, to explore the potential for high quality Palestinian Olive Oil in the French & German market. This project involved both secondary research and primary research through field visits, and in-depth interviews with key buyers/influencers in the industry (wholesalers, importers, retailers, competitors, etc.).