Other projects
SME Development
2011 - Haïti
Client: International Labour Organization (ILO)

ECOPA assisted the ILO in designing a programme for SME development in Haiti. This project covered the analysis of the institutional and regulatory framework in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquake. Special attention was paid to employment and revenue generation in micro enterprises, particularly in the construction sector -- closely related to the country's huge reconstruction effort.



Monday December 12, 2011
Monitoring and evaluating private sector development projects in conflict-affected environments
Worldwide
Client: The World Bank/IFC

In association with Economisti Associati, ECOPA developed new guidelines for the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of advisory projects in conflict-affected countries. This 5-person study included detailed analysis of five case studies (Tajikistan, Southern Sudan, DRC, Nepal and the West Bank) of M&E for IFC's advisory projects in conflict-affected environments. Strategic recommendations were provided as well as a practical, how-to, M&E Manual for IFC advisory projects in conflict-affected countries.


Monday May 16, 2011
Evaluation of SNV Peru - Country Programme 2005-2009
2009 - Peru
Client: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

ECOPA conducted the ex post evaluation of the SNV Netherland Development Organisation country programme in Peru, reviewing the relevance, impact, effectiveness and sustainability. ECOPA provided an assessment of strategic options and recommendations thereof.


Tags : 2009 Peru
Monday May 16, 2011
Support to the 10th European Development Fund's (FED) mid-term review
2010 - Central African Republic
Clients: The European Commission, ADE

ECOPA has provided its expertise in evaluation of macroeconomic policies and aid strategies to support the 10th FED's mid-term review in Central African Review.


Monday May 16, 2011
Assessment of labour policies in Kosovo
2007 - Kosovo
Client: Department for International Development (DfID)

ECOPA delivered a detailed assessment of labour policies in Kosovo. The study analysed the current situation in the country’s labour market and assesses current policies. It also provided policy recommendations to reduce Kosovo’s high level of unemployment.


Tags : 2007 Kosovo
Monday May 16, 2011
Evaluation of the Third Structural Adjustment Facility
2005 - Tunisia
Clients: IDC, the European Commission

ECOPA led a full ex-post evaluation of the third European Commission Structural Adjustment Facility. In addition to macro-economics aspects, this covered business climate improvement, information and communication technologies and the financial sector.


Tags : 2005 Tunisia
Monday May 16, 2011
The added value of global partnerships and global funds to development cooperation
2005 - Worldwide
Clients: IDC, the European Commission

ECOPA led this study, analysing the added value of global funds and partnerships (GFPs) to development co-operation from the EC's point of view. The study examined the additionality of the financial resources mobilised by GFPs to existing Official Development Assistance (ODA) and the role of GFPs in funding and producing global public goods. It reported on the extent to which GFPs have facilitated aid re-allocation towards emerging development challenges. It addressed how they relate to policy dialogue and country ownership, as well as examining their potential influence on aid allocation in developing countries. Finally, it proposed recommendations for an EC strategy for GFPs.

167_added_value_of_gfps___final.pdf Added value of GFPs  (1.09 MB)



Tags : 2005 Belgium
Monday May 16, 2011
Estimation of demand function and optimal pricing strategy
Since 2007 - France
Client: Oscaro

ECOPA used its modelling expertise to estimate the demand function facing its client Oscaro, leading online retailer of auto parts, and determine an optimal pricing strategy.


Tags : 2007 France
Wednesday July 2, 2008