At SSCG we support clients to do business in Africa and navigate market challenges, de-risk operations and strengthen value chains to increase efficiency. We provide focused managerial perspective and analytics to help you understand your market and consumers, enhance decision making, performance and growth.
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SUPPORTING GROWTH IN AFRICA: DELIVERING INNOVATIVE AND MARKET SOLUTIONS
1. Innovative and Market
Beating Business Solutions
Supporting you to Enhance
Operations and Growth in
Africa
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DELIVERING INNOVATIVE
AND MARKET SOLUTIONS
SUPPORTING GROWTH IN AFRICA
2. At SSCG we support clients to do business
in Africa and navigate market challenges,
de-risk operations and strengthen value
chains to increase efficiency. We provide
focused managerial perspective and
analytics to help you understand your
market and consumers, enhance decision
making, performance and growth.
Contents
SSCG at a Glance
About
Vision
Mission
Shaping Future Businesses
African Market Outlook
Our Strategy
Our Services
Creating Value and Business Opportunities
Lines of Business and Industries
Optimising your Business for Efficiency
What makes us unique ?
Project Management Solution
How we can support your business
Corporate Citizenship
Getting to the African Market
Upcoming Events
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3. SSCG at a Glance
SSCG is a global management consulting and advisory firm that specialises in providing
innovative enterprise growth solutions, insights, advisory and management consulting
services to organisations and individuals seeking to invest and operate in the African
market.
Our solutions build on the firm’s core strength, leveraging our capabilities, market
insights, experience and entrepreneurial approach allows our clients to access,
understand, leverage market and business opportunities. Further assist in managing
profitable ventures and projects across diverse industries more efficiently and effectively.
We work to meet the needs of organisations and individuals seeking to engage in
commercial activities in the region. Assist governments and institutions to implement
and manage value driven projects effectively and improve impact in the society.
Vision
To achieve our vision, we have developed a set of goals, which we will work with to
deliver:
Profit: Maximise return for our clients and shareholders, while being mindful of our
overall responsibilities.
People: Create a great place to work, where people are inspired to be the best they can
be and become solutions innovators.
Partners: Nurturing a winning network of partners and building mutual loyalty.
Social: Become a responsible global citizen that makes a difference in the community,
for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Productivity: Be a highly effective, lean, innovative and fast-moving organisation.
Mission
At SSCG, we constantly seek to drive the success of individuals and organisations
development, transform both enterprise outcomes and people’s lives through
enhanced investments, strengthen skills and talent, innovation and entrepreneurship.
We thrive to support our clients with wide range of leading edge research, consulting,
investment and enterprise growth solutions that contribute towards the growth of
new ideas, job creation, improvement of the business environment and foster
enterprise development.
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4. Strategy is about looking ahead and planning for a better future and minimise
uncertainty. We work side by side with our clients helping them to create a better future
for their businesses and optimize operations. We help clients to sharpen their
ambition grounded firmly in the realities of the marketplace, the capabilities of their
businesses and goals. We understand that strategies stands or falls on execution in
many businesses, that’s why our internationally experienced professionals focuses
at delivering executable strategies, genuine impact and insights to clients right across
multiple sectors.
SSCG have a reputation in the marketplace for offering unparalleled knowledge and
expertise to address our clients’ strategic challenges whilst helping them take the
practical steps to execute their strategies effectively and improve performance.
We can help you drive your business performance through our industry-focused
approach and worldwide reach. We help clients de-risks operations , improve
performance and sustained results.
We support our clients tackle diverse challenges and forward planning, such as to:
• Establish and define your business future.
• Enhance your capabilities and return.
• Devise the right strategic plans and solutions.
• Develop executable solutions to overcome growth issues.
At SSCG, we operate as a global integrated firm, with one methodology across all our
geographical areas. We have structured our business to ensure and enable us to
mobilize our people quickly, and allocate them to projects in the right place,
at the right time.
Shaping Future Businesses
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5. African Market Outlook
A continent of both vast opportunities for
entrepreneurs, businesses and investors.
OPPORTUNITIES
• High commodity prices
• Shift in global economy
• Progressive discovery of resources
• Underserved market
• Emerging consumers/middle class
• Sustainable economic growth (GDP)
• Technology advancement
• Low cost labour market
• Increase in inward investment flow
• Market /industry competitiveness
• Consumer demand and supply gaps
• Increase in consumer specification
• Economic and social gaps
• Talent development
• Globalisation and geopolitics
• Regulatory and fiscal policies
• Politicisation of decisions
• Economic volatility
• Disruptive innovation
• Market uncertainty and risks
• Environmental and CSR
• Rise in stakeholders expectations
• Growing population
• High unemployment
• Infrastructure gaps
• Inadequate market analytics
• Corruption and poor governance
• Cash-based economies
ISSUES
+1.2 Billions
Population
+$1.8 Trillion
Africa’s collective GDP in 2013
+100 Billions
Foreign inward direct investment in Africa in 2013
6%
Sub-Saharan African countries average GDP growth
+800 Millions
Mobile subscribers and World’s fastest growing region
in terms of M-banking.
Sources: World Bank, AfDB and IMF reports 2013.
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6. Our Strategy
Setting the pace in a dynamic
competitive global economy to
drive growth, innovation and
entrepreneurship.
SSCG business model is designed to ensure that we create
value, improve our distinctive capabilities, sources of value
and play to our strengths while working across the business
value chains. We are committed to innovation, entrepreneur-
ship, investment and capacity building in emerging
economies. We have set out a series of milestones by which
our progress can be tracked. These milestones mark our aspi-
rations, strategy, plans and intended progress over the next
years to come.
We have a passion for challenging thinking, continuous
improvement, excellence and particularly value people, the
environment and integrity. We are working to become
a simpler and more standardised business, with a clear
focus on what we do best in our distinctive capabilities which
include enterprise management training, operation support
and consulting. We blend international expertise with local
understanding to build a stronger, sustainable and profitable
future for enterprises. By aligning with commercial, political
and environmental realities, we transform ideas into measur-
able commercial businesses and deliver results.
We strive to become a global leader in providing fresh market
insights, enterprise capacity building, business solutions and
support services to public and private organisations, SMEs
and entrepreneurs in emerging economies such as Africa.
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7. Our Services
Providing you with world class support and
solutions, helping you to bridge operations,
knowledge and big data gaps.
Our focused services and operations aim to support your business growth and promote
improved workplace productivity. SSCG can help you to increase organisational resilience
through this period of economic instability. Regardless of our client’s needs, our flexibility to
deliver solutions, allows for a more consultative, comprehensive approach to all aspects of
market growth, business development, investment stages and cycle. Our market
investigations and assessments are focused on providing you with fresh perspectives,
Business Intelligence (BI), analysis and commercial solutions. We believe supporting our
clients to understand the market they operate in and their consumers is the key to making
the right decisions that can lead to profitable growth.
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ADVISORY
• Change and succession management
• Enter new markets and de-risks
operations
• Increase performance and productivity
• Restructure operations to
support business continuity
• Manage projects effectively to
increase impact
• Develop resilient and inclusive
businesses
• Invest sustainably and increase return
• Enhance your corporate brand
and image
• Allocate resources and assets
efficiently
RESEARCH
• Conduct focused market investigation
and due diligence
• Gain market analytics and better clarity
• Make informed decision making
• Optimize your business processes and
linkages
• Navigate market complexities and
mitigate risks
• Develop competitiveness business model
• Evaluate progress: conduct feasibility
study, mid-term
reviews and impact assessment
• Evaluate performance and allocate
resources efficiently
CONSULTING
• Enhance trade and investment
• Develop growth strategies
• Improve operation and services
• Manage risks and supply chains
• Enhance market and client
development
• Strengthen knowledge management
• Foster enterprise development
• Manage talent and mobility
• Plan, execute and manage projects
ENERGY, OIL & GAS
• Investment
• Project financing
• Sustainability management
• Petroleum economics
• Upstream projects management
• Operations, HSE and risks
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Resource management
• Local content laws and legislation
• Partnerships, PSAs and PSCs
8. Creating Value and Business
Opportunities
Stimulating market development, economic
prosperity, inclusive growth and Social
Responsible Investment (SRI)
The continuing success of FDIs and flow of remittances into
emerging and developing economies reflects the on-going
growth of the markets. We understand that good investment
requires deep understanding of the market characteristics.
Through our business network and extensive experience
developed over the years, we can provide you with the best
possible options and help you to understand this market
comprehensively.
SSCG work to facilitate and revolutionise the way businesses
and investors invest in developing market. Help you to maxi-
mise profits and returns. We offer networking opportunities,
support and independent advice to companies, investors and
Diaspora seeking to invest or expand in African market.
We provide independent advice on how best to identify
investment opportunities, allocate financial assets across all
asset classes. We can help you identify and access top
performing asset managers in each asset class.
Our extensive network of experienced sector and location
professionals will provide with market information, location
guidance and practical help getting your organisation opera-
tion up and running. Further support you to enhance your op-
eration, grow and access export markets from your base.
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9. Lines of Business and Industries
SSCG is aprofessional services firm, thus we align our services to our client needs, on
a global basis, along industry sector lines and market changes. This enables us to
become more competitive, develop an intensive understanding of different sectors
to provide our clients with an informed view on the specific issues they face and the
ability to provide a tailored services.
SSCG lines of business and Industry sectors
We work with multi sector industry clientele, which include:
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10. Optimising your Business for Efficiency
Through our tailored, high-impact enterprise management solutions and consultancy
services, individuals and organisations are transformed into top performers at the
cutting edge. Our one-stop customised innovative and enterprising solutions are
designed to ensure that our clients are transformed and supported to impact their
business performance.
SSCG’s operation and business continuity solutions are designed to provide you with
world-class innovative, entrepreneurial support and development experiences. We
place great emphasis on ensuring that clients have a superior learning experience that
they are able to fully integrate in their personal, business and professional activities.
Supporting clients to re-engineer their Target
Operation Models (TOM) and deploy leading
practices to increase productivity.
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11. What makes us a unique business partner to work with?
Our pool of professionals possesses extensive and multi sector experience have been engaged to deliver services to
organisations in developing markets over a period of time. These have reinforced our understanding and strengthen
our networks in the regions we have worked in. This makes us a unique partner to work with in this market as we
understand what it means to work locally, possess extensive understanding of local market insights, business environ-
ment and culture.
We blend international and local experience developed over the years working in these markets. We have conducted
comprehensive reviews of research, management and policy analysis for various clients, which demonstrate our
experience working in diverse sectors. Our team of professionals are alumna of top global academic institutions, pos-
sess extensive diverse international working experience from blue chip research, consulting and investment banking
organisations, blended with the experience gained working in developing and frontier markets, which makes us a
valuable business partner.
Our global professionals have supported multi-sectors clients reviewing and developing industry policies and growth
strategies, which have reinforced our understanding of local content laws and market regulatory requirements. With
this extensive know how, we will help your organisation comply and work effectively.
We work collaboratively with top international institutions conducting top end research and gathering insights, thus
we have access to viable fresh market analytics, data and high calibre talents that would help in driving your organisa-
tion growth by applying new innovative solutions.
We tailor our experience and expertise to deliver real-world solutions focused on delivering significant business
growth. Based on our understanding of local knowledge and business environment, we know how to work in this
market and we tailor our approach to meet your needs locally
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What makes us a unique business partner to work with?
Our pool of professionals possess extensive and multi sector experience which have
been engaged to deliver services to organisations in developing markets over
a long period of time. These have reinforced our understanding and strengthen our
networks in the regions we have worked in. This makes us a unique partner to work
with in this market as we understand what it means to operate locally, the business
environment and culture.
We blend international and local experience developed over the years working in
these markets. We have conducted comprehensive reviews of research,
management and policy analysis for various clients, which demonstrate our
experience working in diverse sectors.
Our global professionals have supported multi-sectors clients reviewing and
developing industry policies and growth strategies, which have reinforced our
understanding of local content laws and market regulatory requirements. With this
extensive know how, we will help your organisation comply and work effectively.
We work collaboratively with top international institutions conducting top end
research and gathering insights, thus we have access to viable fresh market
analytics, data and high calibre talents that would help in driving your organisation
growth by applying new innovative solutions.
We tailor our experience and expertise to deliver real-world solutions focused on
delivering significant business growth. Based on our understanding of local
knowledge and business environment, we know how to work in this market and we
tailor our approach to meet your needs locally and internationally.
12. Project Management Solutions
Helping you to develop top notch project
concepts and high standards business plans,
allocate resources efficiently and execute plans
effectively to increase results.
Our ability to challenge assumptions and manage projects effectively continues to win
us clients after clients, from multinational blue chips to public sector organisations.
We believe that the next generation of project management calls for a genuine
partnership between providers and clients through a 4Ps Model (Public, Private and
People Partnership) which addresses both efficiency, inclusiveness and effectiveness.
A partnership that focuses not just on the acquisition of talent but on its planning,
engagement, development and retention. In addition, offers measurable increases in
productivity, clarity and project performance.
We can help you throughout your
projects life-cycle from:
• Concept and business case
development
• Resources planning and allocation
• Talent acquisition and
management
• Execution
• Performance management,
evaluation and appraisal
• Mid-term assessment
• Quality assurance
• Impact assessment and reporting
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13. Our experience
SSCG internationally experienced professionals have worked in diverse markets, helping
multi-sector clients to manage a range of portfolios, operate effectively in the African
market, improve capabilities, increase capital position and re-model functions for
efficiency. We can support you on a range of business areas and functions such as:
• Process and function re-engineering and optimisation
• Financial modelling and performance evaluation
• Joint ventures (JVs) and M&A management
• Business and operation innovation
• New market expansion and growth
• De-risking operations and investment
• Project and portfolio management
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Mid-term evaluation and impact assessment
• Products and service innovation
• Investment and asset management
• Institutional and human resources capability development
• Policy reform and development
• Technology planning, implementation and upgrade
• Financial and banking services innovation and system upgrade.
• Supply chain management: Planning, forensics, waste and fraud identification
• Economic planning and competitiveness development
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14. Corporate Citizenship
We work to improve communities to
make a better future, promote Inclusive
businesses, SME growth, entrepreneurship
and Social Responsible Investment (SRI)
Our global corporate citizenship is anchored in our mission and what we do. We believe
that corporate social responsibilities is fundamentally in the enlightened self-interest of
global corporations such as SSCG. Our growth, prosperity and sustainability is dependent
on the state of the global political, economic, environmental and social landscape of
markets we work in.
Our strategy to promote entrepreneurship, SME development and social investment
ensures that we strive to be the leading capacity building and corporate service provider.
• Recognise and integrate non-financial consider-
ations, approaches, risks and opportunities.
• Place importance on the development of strate-
gies to address SMEs and entrepreneurship
development that aligns us with global solutions.
• We educate organisations and individuals on
how to develop skills, workforce and expertise to
foster sustainable economic development,
alleviate poverty and create jobs.
• We promote effective leadership to enhance
sustainable SMEs local supply chains and competi-
tiveness development
We are committed to the principles of social and
economic sustainability in the Africa. To promote
this, we focus on four points:
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Helping you to capture new market opportunities,
de-risk operations to enhance productivity.
Consumer demand is expanding along with the middle class in developing markets, as
is the competition and business climate. These factors make it critical to have
precision when it comes to operating in this markets, from developing the right
products and services, delivery and post sales support. At SSCG, we believe that
understanding market constraints, creativity and innovation play an important role in
establishing required operation plans for your organisation and allocation of resources
to foster sustainable growth.
The pressure to crack open markets in developing countries, particularly those at
the middle and bottom of the pyramid, is driving a surge in business-model innovation.
The economic slowdown in developed markets is forcing companies to modify their
operation models or create new ones. In addition, the rise of new
technology-based and low-cost rivals is threatening incumbents, reshaping industries,
and redistributing profits. Indeed, the ways by which organisations create and capture
value is undergoing radical transformation worldwide.
At SSCG, we draw upon our global and local knowledge, market and industry insights
to help organisations enhance their operation capabilities, manage risks, strengthen
controls, grasp opportunities and achieve full potential particularly across multiple
countries in Africa. We are highly integrated across the region, which is very significant
for our clients and to ensure that we retain consistent and quality standards everywhere.
Getting to the African Market
Upcoming meetings:
> Nigeria Entrepreneurship & Economic Growth Conference, 19 November 2014, Abuja
> Seminar: Capital Projects Development and Management in Africa, 16-17 February
2015, Oxford
> Seminar: Localising Your Organisation and Projects for the African Market, 16-17
February 2015, Oxford
> UK – Africa Trade and Investment Conference, 18-19 February 2015, London
> Kenya Enterprise Growth & Investment Conference, 25-25 March 2015, Nairobi
> EU – Africa Annual Trade and Investment Conference, 20-21 May 2015, Brussels
> SSCG Annual Southern Africa (SADC Region) Trade and Investment Conference, 09 -10
September 2015, Lusaka
> Boosting African Investment and Financial Sector Conference, 02-03 December 2015,
Nairobi