Ask the expert

Menas Associates recognises that the implementation of business strategies in fluid emerging market environments often necessitates timely and flexible access to external expertise. A clear understanding of the dynamics behind a major political crisis, the introduction of new legislation or a security emergency typically enables an organization to make more coherent and responsive decisions in the face of seemingly unpredictable developments. In our experience, informal but targeted discussions with clients are often the most appropriate and cost-effective way to deliver our country and sector expertise to key stakeholders within client organizations.

To meet this requirement, Menas Associates offers flexible 'retainer' arrangements tailored to each individual client's interests, to provide insight and advice as required. Such arrangements typically centre on confidential conference calls with an experienced Menas consultant, who can provide specialized knowledge of in-country developments, assess their implications for our client's business and act as an informed sounding board to help test and develop ideas. Where appropriate, Menas consultants can also serve to balance and bridge differences of opinion and perspective within client organizations – differences that can often impede effective action.