Case Study – West Africa
A financial services client investing in a mining project in West Africa was concerned about how the political, economic and security risks could affect their investment in the short and long term. They had particular concerns that an upcoming election would see opposition to foreign ownership of assets in the natural resources sector. This was an issue several politicians had made part of their platforms and the client was worried that this could seriously affect their investment and the safety of their employees.
Using detailed local knowledge, Billiter was able to provide a comprehensive report which outlined potential risks and their bearing on the client. Later, Billiter worked directly with the client’s in country security provider, sharing relevant information about the political issues as the election neared.