Privatisation & Enterprise Development
Responsible commercial investment is an important component of sustainable development. Properly harnessed, it fuels rapid economic development delivering tangible and intangible benefits to individuals and to wider society. Increased national wealth can then be invested in intangible public benefits such as biodiversity and landscape as well as enhancing quality of life through better health and education.
At LTS, we recognise that investors require a fair return on investment, given the amount of capital required, the time to maturity and the level of risk borne. We also appreciate the importance of transparency and equity in the investment climate.
Our experience of sector governance, forestry and natural resource management, engagement with community-based organisations and commercial business skills equips us to support a wide range of clients with strategic analyses, market research, financial appraisal and business planning that will enhance their productivity, efficiency and commercial viability in a sustainable manner.
....we drive the development of strategies that target and support small, medium and large scale enterprises and enhance their contribution to equitable rural development...
Our specialist team can:
- Analyse the capability, capacity, technical, managerial and operating environment of enterprises and community businesses in compliance with policies, strategies and legislation promoting sustainable forestry in a particular country;
- Review, develop and improve the resource, capacity and skills base of the organisation or enterprise;
- Optimise returns in existing markets and identify new market opportunities, providing the means to develop a clear marketing strategy, meet financial growth targets, and take informed investment decisions;
- Assess future market implications for forestry products and services, providing a sound basis for the decisions, the financial and taxation arrangements, the legal and policy constraints, management of risks and estimating realistic returns;
- Help improve the market information base via promotional campaigns targeted toward the private sector, public sensitisation, and use of robust information systems.
Relevant case studies of our recent work are provided here.
