A selection of projects

, operates 160 km of dedicated railinfrastructure between the Port of Rotterdam and the German Ruhrarea Betuweroute. EconoVision assists the management with the founding of the enterprise (businessplan and market analysis). The company will soon be of (inter)national importance.

analysed the value it represents to Sierra Leone. The analysis focused on various contributions: the balance of trade, employment and cash and non-cash contributions to the public sector (tax payments). The objective of the study was to strengthen the so called ‘licence to operate’. We performed this research project in combination with other research bureaus. EconoVision contributed with its know how on input-output analysis and development economics.

a package of public transport service lines. The client urgently needed an ex-post evaluation (financial and operational audit) of the settlement. Joël van der Beek has played a leading role in this audit. The project has lead to a changed view on the process and the transfer. The client typified the audit as an example of sharp analysis, adequate work and transparent reporting.

neede to adapt to EU regulations concerning the charging structure for the use of rail infrastructure. A new tariff structure has been developed. Its impact has been assessed (socio-economic impact assessment). Joël van der Beek has played an important role in this study.

Fwe have analysed the feasibility of a large and innovative project in cotton seed oil milling. A cost benefit analysis has been performed from three points of view: financial (commercial terms), economic (national scope and shadow prices) and social (socio-political scope). The study was part of a bilateral (between the UR of Tanzania and the Netherlands). The study resulted in a clear view on the value of the proposed investment for a set of stakeholders.

for the Arab States of the Gulf GCC) we have developed an econometric model. The objective was to predict the impact of closer economic (economic integration) and monetary cooperation between the member states on the individual member states and the GCC as a whole. Joël van de Beek has played an important role in the development and testing of the model. As a result the GCC implemented a Customs Union in January 2003. Member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

, in close cooperation with the European Commission, Joël van der Beek has organised a ministerial conference. The conference was held between the governments of all Francophone African countries and the IMF around the theme: public expenditure and national budget management. The conference took place in Abidjan. We had full responsibility for the conference: organisation, logistics, content and result. Through a series negotiations, an agreement has been reached between the national governments and the IMF on policy measures and budget restraints.

an existing industrial cluster in the energy sector. The objective is to become international cost leader and one of the most innovative players in the field. Our client has already got far in gaining its ‘licence to operate’. To create further public, administrative and political support for the new plans, an economic impact assessment has been made (on the basis of input-output and cash flow analysis).