Post-Conflict Reconstruction

National and regional conflict has a devastating effect on economic infrastructure. It reinforces poverty which in turn fuels further tension and conflict. Breaking out of this vicious circle requires an immediate, closely coordinated economic reconstruction effort. Upper Quartile has worked extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan, advising international donors and agencies and helping to build local government capacity. Our work has included strategic development, project design, FDI and trade promotion and monitoring and evaluation. The partners involved are accustomed to working alongside the military, to coping with uncomfortable working conditions and to supporting national and regional governments to build their own skills. They have been trained for working in hostile environments and have security clearance to do so.

Longer term, as conflict-affected economies recover, trade and investment opportunities open up. With our local knowledge and network of contacts, we are able to advise global companies on doing business in these economies and are currently working with energy, logistics and engineering companies.