How are our
fees determined?

Our advisory services are available on request and by quotation. Before committing, you receive a written proposal setting out the assignment, deliverables, schedule and financial terms.

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Our engagement models

On request.
A defined scope.

The budget depends on the work and resources required. Billing arrangements are agreed in each offer.

On request · one-off assignment or ongoing support

Strategic advisory & support

Fees depend on scope, expertise, duration and deliverables. A project fee or time-based billing may be proposed.

On request · quotation per assignment

Studies, assessments & benchmarking

The quotation reflects the territories studied, available data, surveys, field visits and depth of analysis. Stages and deliverables are specified.

On request · programme tailored to the delegation

Study visits & economic missions

The proposal separates preparation, meeting organisation, support and selected logistics. Flights, visas, hotels and transport are identified as included, excluded or separately priced.

On request · group, institution or business

Short courses & workshops

Pricing depends on duration, participant numbers, format, trainers and tailoring. A group or per-participant offer may be proposed.

On request · one-off brief or dedicated monitoring

Strategic intelligence for decision-makers

A brief, benchmark or tailored monitoring service is priced according to topics, countries, sources and delivery frequency. This service is distinct from the weekly briefing published on the website.

On request · agreed objectives and actions

Place marketing & business connections

A proposal specifies target audiences, materials, promotional actions and meetings to prepare. Communication and event costs are itemised separately.

What your quotation specifies

Assignment & expected outputs

Objectives, scope, team, deliverables, schedule and review milestones.

Fees & expenses

Advisory fees separated from expenses, with explicit inclusions and exclusions.

Currency & taxes

The offer specifies billing currency, applicable taxes and the total payable. Any conversion is stated with its reference.

Payment & changes

Any deposit, payment schedule and terms are agreed before work starts. Scope changes require prior agreement.

To prepare your proposal

Tell us your organisation, country or territory, objectives, expected outputs, schedule and, if available, an indicative budget. For training or a mission, include participant numbers and your preferred format.

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