Expertise
Areas of focus and capability.
Four connected areas define the research agenda of MD Strategies and the perspective it brings to collaborations. They describe where our attention and experience lie — not a record of completed client engagements.
Commercial Diplomacy & International Trade
Trade relationships, market access, economic diplomacy, and cross-border engagement.
How governments, trade agencies, and companies work together to open markets — and how relationships between states shape the room for commercial activity. This area draws directly on experience supporting market entry and partnerships with ministries and private companies across multiple regions.
Focus topics
- Market access and entry
- Economic and trade diplomacy
- Public–private engagement
- Trade promotion institutions
- Cross-border business partnerships
Geopolitical & Economic Analysis
Political developments, regional economic integration, energy security, and policy implications.
Analysis of political and economic developments with a focus on what they mean in practice — for investment climates, regional institutions, and international partners. Particular attention goes to West Africa, regional economic integration, and Africa's relationships with global powers and markets.
Focus topics
- West African regional integration
- Africa and global markets
- Energy security
- Migration and mobility policy
- Political risk context
Strategic Communications & Public Diplomacy
Stakeholder communication, international messaging, cross-cultural engagement, and institutional positioning.
How institutions explain themselves across borders and cultures. This area combines public diplomacy research, cross-cultural dialogue facilitation, and multilingual communication in French, English, and Italian.
Focus topics
- Public diplomacy
- Cross-cultural communication
- Stakeholder messaging
- Institutional positioning
- Multilingual engagement
International Partnerships & Program Strategy
Stakeholder mapping, institutional collaboration, program coordination, and partnership development.
The practical work of building and sustaining collaborations between organizations — from identifying and vetting partners to coordinating delivery. It reflects experience in partner due diligence, needs assessment for humanitarian donations, and multi-stakeholder service coordination.
Focus topics
- Stakeholder mapping
- Partner due diligence
- Needs assessment
- Program coordination
- Institutional collaboration
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