Office for Studies & Finance (OSAF)

OSAF, established in 1981, is one of Egypt's leading consulting firms offering quality and diversified advisory services in finance, investment planning, market research, economic policy analysis, sourcing of equity/debt finance, and project promotion and development.  OSAF's services cover all sectors of economic and industrial activity. Since the founding of OSAF 25 years ago, it has executed over 150 major assignments and served a wide range of clients.  Such clients range from multi-national corporations,  to individual investors including Arab and foreign nationals, to international organizations such as USAID, World Bank, UNDP and IFC - as they explore, invest, grow and diversify in Egypt. SERVICES OSAF has served various clients throughout Egypt and the Middle East.  Projects have covered all sectors of economic activity including industrial - from automotives to foodstuffs to textiles, agricultural - from irrigation systems to crop planning methods to poultry, tourism - from touristic villages to hotels to fun fairs, and the service sector -  such as restaurants, transportation, infrastructure development, telecommunications, healthcare and metropolitan goods distribution.  OSAF was one of the first companies to recognize the need for quality consulting services in Egypt.  OSAF services comprise: FINANCE Feasiblity studies Investment valuation Capital & asset valuation Business turnaround Sourcing of debt & equity funds Corporate finance, accounting, corporate governance Cash flow management/ forecasting Investment portfolio management MARKETING & SALES Business evaluation/ development Business promotion & ventures development Franchise development & negotiations Marketing research & statistical analysis Market studies Marketing & advertising strategy development Sales & distribution planning Sales forecasting ECONOMICS Economic policy development Economic reform policies review Industry/ sector research & analysis Macro & micro-economic review & analysis Restructuring/ privatization advising MANAGEMENT                                      Human resource development Organizational restructuring Management Information Systems Manufacturing Resources Planning Logistical & operations planning CLIENTS OSAF has been a major consultant to international organizations, government bodies, financial institutions, private and public sector entities, as well as individual investors.  OSAF has also been a pioneer in Egypt in paving the way for privatization of various business concerns, as well as a major actor in national economic policy debates. Throughout the years OSAF has achieved a long list of successful and loyal clients.  They take exceptional pride in that their clients consistently return to us with new challenges and assignments.  OSAF's clients include: Ministry of Tourism, Egypt Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction, Egypt Ministry of Industry, Egypt Ministry of Economy, Egypt US Agency for International Development (USAID) European Aid (MEDA) Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) International Trade & Investment Missions Ltd. The World Bank International Finance Corporation United Nations Development Program (UNDP) National Bank of Egypt Misr Iran Development Bank Arab African Bank Industrial Bank of Egypt