Advisory
Turning International Insight Into Strategic Perspective.
MD Strategies is an emerging advisory practice. Building on its published research, it offers carefully scoped collaborations for organizations that need a clear, independent read on international questions.
Areas of collaboration
How we can help
Engagements are deliberately focused: defined questions, transparent methods, and clear deliverables. Each conversation begins with understanding what you need to decide and whether MD Strategies is the right fit.
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Tailored geopolitical and market research
Focused research on a country, region, or development — what is happening, who matters, and what it may mean for your organization.
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Commercial diplomacy and stakeholder mapping
Identifying the government, institutional, and private stakeholders relevant to a market or initiative, and how they relate to one another.
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International partnership research and support
Background research and due-diligence-style review of prospective partners, and support in structuring early partnership conversations.
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Strategic communications research and planning
Research on audiences, narratives, and cultural context to inform how an organization communicates across borders.
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Policy and institutional briefings
Concise written or spoken briefings on policy developments for leadership teams, boards, or program staff.
Who we work with
- Companies exploring or expanding in African and Francophone markets
- NGOs and foundations designing international programs
- Institutions seeking independent research or briefings
- Teams that need a multilingual, cross-cultural perspective
How a conversation begins
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Introductory conversation
A no-obligation discussion of your question and context.
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Scoping note
A short written proposal setting out questions, approach, timing, and deliverables.
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Research and delivery
Focused work with agreed check-ins, delivered as a brief, memo, or presentation.
Start a Conversation.
If you are working on an international question and would value an independent perspective, we would be glad to hear from you.