About Tutwa 
Tutwa Consulting Group provides top quality analytical research on trade and investment policies and regulations. These policies and regulations constitute an intricate mesh of institutions that condition the circumstances in which international business is conducted. Awareness of the full, cumulative impact that this institutional environment has on value chains can be of significant benefit for companies, business associations, governments and their agencies, and regional organizations.

We understand the highly complex issues relating to foreign investment, economic diplomacy and national development priorities. Our work centres on delivering clear and concise recommendations which take into account a range of issues.  We have an exceptional understanding of the economic, social, and political context in South Africa that is relevant for foreign investors. Our team will adopt a rigorous research approach that draws on our skills in political economy analysis.  We can build on trusted relationships we have established within the diplomatic and business communities, as well as government, to access the required information.  
Tutwa has access to the largest and most credible database of company information in South Africa - Who Owns Whom. We will be in a position to extract and analyse all of the available information  

Tutwa has strong relationships with international chambers of commerce and business associations in South Africa. We are currently supporting the work of the EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa as part of the EU South Africa Partners for Growth Programme. This has included the preparation of policy briefs and advocacy campaigns on key issues of interest to European businesses in South Africa as well as ongoing mapping of EU investments in South Africa. Tutwa has worked with the EU Chamber in the past on investor surveys to get a better understanding of the challenges faced in the South African context.  

In addition, Tutwa has an in depth knowledge of South Africa’s investment and business climate. We regularly provide analysis of the business and political environment for international and South African clients. We have a strong understanding of the National Development Plan, government’s economic growth and development strategies, and sector growth plans. We also have a deep understanding of the small business environment.  

Tutwa has a reputation for delivering strategic advice and practical recommendations within tight timeframes and limited budgets. We have an excellent team of policy specialists, research associates, trade experts and business strategists who consistently deliver high quality and value adding analysis and advice.  

Sector / Areas of expertise 

- Trade negotiations 

​- Trade, industrial and economic development policy 

- Trade facilitation 

- Regional economic integration  

- Infrastructure policy 

- Investment policy and investment climate support 

- Small business development 

- Trade and investment promotion 

- Economic diplomacy 

- Political risk 

- Global economic governance 

- Political economy of Africa 

- Southern and Eastern Africa  

Skills 

- Research 

- Policy analysis 

​- Stakeholder mapping 

- Strategic stakeholder engagement  

- Regulatory and policy monitoring/tracking 

- Development programme design,  implementation and evaluation 

- Training and capacity building 

- Design and facilitation of public-private dialogues 

- Media  engagement and commentary 

- Market  entry advice 

- Strategic political  risk assessment 

Key Qualifications of the team:

Experienced trade and industrial policy expert having worked in the public, private and academic sectors at multilateral and regional levels. Diplomat for New Zealand for 10 years, posted in New York and Geneva where participating in United Nations (human rights and development), World Trade Organisation and International Labour Organisation negotiations. Involved in economic policy development and trade negotiations on behalf of the private sector and as a recognised expert. Coordinated public-private sector engagements on a wide range of economic policy and trade promotion issues in Southern Africa. Holds a Masters degree in Public Policy Management and is currently undertaking course work for a PhD 

Expertise in managing complex multi-national programmes aimed at enabling collaboration between regional governments, multilateral institutions and the private sector. Extensive experience in the fields of political risk, international investment and trade facilitation. 

Undertakes research and analysis on a range of issues with which Tutwa is involved. In recent years, responsible for a section of the 2014 Business Climate Survey on EU Trade and Investment in South Africa; assisted in research on a chapter for an Edward Elgar publication on African services trade negotiations; and co-authored a policy brief on US-Africa relations post the 2014 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit. Since becoming a full-time researcher at Tutwa Consulting he has conducted a comparative study on the EU-EPAs with Africa for COMSEC, worked on a project to develop an Africa-international relations strategy for the Gauteng provincial Government, conducted an economic analysis on Namibia for a project with the UNCTAD, and performed an M&E with MSI for the USAID SATH and the TFA in Southern Africa 

With responsibility for leading the World Bank Group’s support to African countries seeking to improve their investment climate and attract new investment. He supervised a team of 45 implementing both advisory and investment projects across in all 49 countries of sub-Saharan Africa both during the exciting period of African Renaissance in the first decade of this century, and during the more difficult post Great Recession period, when sub-Saharan Africa continued to reform its economies and welcome new investors