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Evidence before assertion
Important recommendations state their sources, assumptions and limitations.
What we help clients do
R&J supports assignments where commercial analysis, government processes, financing and implementation planning must be coordinated. Each engagement is organised around a decision the client needs to make.
Client decisions
R&J supports assignments where commercial analysis, government processes, financing and implementation planning must be coordinated. Each engagement is organised around a decision the client needs to make.
When it helps
You are considering a new market, sector or investment and need an objective read before committing capital or time.
What R&J does
Assess market size, demand, competitive position and regulatory conditions, and test commercial viability against realistic assumptions.
What you receive
A market assessment and a commercial feasibility review.
When it helps
An approved or emerging project must be made ready for decision-makers to evaluate.
What R&J does
Structure the project, build the financial model, map the institutions involved and prepare investor-facing materials.
What you receive
A financial model, an institutional map and an investment memorandum.
When it helps
A project depends on permits, policy alignment or approvals from several public and private parties.
What R&J does
Identify the approval pathway, responsible parties and policy requirements, and organise structured engagement between them.
What you receive
An approval pathway, an institutional map and a stakeholder plan.
When it helps
A project is ready to approach lenders, development finance institutions or investors.
What R&J does
Define the funding strategy, test financing options against the project’s risk profile and prepare investor engagement.
What you receive
A funding strategy, an investment memorandum and a risk register.
When it helps
A decision has been taken and now has to be executed across multiple parties.
What R&J does
Translate the strategy into actions, responsible parties, milestones and reporting arrangements.
What you receive
An implementation roadmap, a project tracker and an executive decision brief.
When it helps
Leadership needs independent economic or policy analysis to inform a specific decision.
What R&J does
Analyse the macroeconomic, policy and institutional context, and set out the options and their trade-offs.
What you receive
An executive decision brief with supporting analysis.
Typical deliverables
How we work
Agree the exact question, the deadline and the output required.
Review data, financial information, policy requirements, documents and stakeholder views.
Compare costs, risks, assumptions, institutional requirements and financing implications.
Present the options, the trade-offs and the reasons for the recommendation.
Translate the decision into actions, responsible parties, deadlines and reporting.
How we operate
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Important recommendations state their sources, assumptions and limitations.
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Every assignment has a named senior adviser responsible for its quality and delivery.
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Achievements from previous public, private or institutional roles are credited to the person and organisation where the work occurred.
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Recommendations weigh financial viability, institutional requirements and national development priorities.
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Strategies conclude with actions, responsible parties, deadlines and measures of progress.
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Conflicts of interest are declared, sensitive information is protected, and advice is based on the client’s stated objectives.
Tell us what you are considering, what work has already been completed, and which decision, approval, funding requirement or institutional obstacle needs support. We work with governments, businesses, investors, development institutions and project sponsors across Africa.