ETHICORE EAST
Africa, Middle and Near East – Policy, Regulatory and Market Advisory
At the crossroads of Africa and the East, lies a region bound by shared heritage, growing interdependence, and future-facing ambition. Rising from the South, and shining in the East – this is ETHICORE East, a specialised subsidiary of the ETHICORE Group.
More than a presence, we set the benchmark for unlocking collective prosperity across the African, Middle, and Near East regions. Our purpose is to deepen economic and trade relations, enhance market access, and catalyse strategic investment and expansion.
Through incisive intelligence, high-level engagement, and strategic communication, we transform ambition into opportunity at this frontier of growth — where ancient trade routes and cultural kinship, converge with modern geopolitical and economic aspirations.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — the region’s foremost hub for commerce, finance, trade, and innovation — ETHICORE East is a strategic inter-regional gateway and catalytic enabler of connectivity, between Africa and the East.
We operate at the centre of this dynamic nexus, advancing cross-regional collaboration, in an evolving global order.
Value Proposition
ETHICORE East specialises in deep policy and geo-strategic market insights, intelligence, advisory, engagement & communications solutions, and strategies.
Our distinctive vantage point shaped by contextual intelligence, and geo-strategic policy, regulatory, economic and political nuance, uniquely positions us to inform and influence economic diplomacy, capital flows, and trade relations, which define relations between Africa, the Middle and Near East.
Capabilities
In the fields of policy and regulation, economic diplomacy, trade and investment, at ETHICORE East we Inform, Advise, Navigate, Advocate, Engage & Communicate.
We provide expert in-depth strategic intelligence, analysis, advisory, advocacy, engagement and communication, to inform decision-making, strategy and execution to support:
- Public policy and regulatory alignment, agility and innovation
- Economic diplomacy, trade and investment facilitation
- Market landscape assessments and sector-specific insights
- Country and geo-political risk
- Due Diligence and feasibility analysis
- Stakeholder relations and institutional process
- Cross-border operations, market entry and access
- Regulatory licensing and ‘license to operate’ strategies
- Strategic engagement and communications
Service Offerings
ETHICORE East delivers a seamless blend of strategic advisory, market intelligence, policy insight, plus high-level engagement and communication — empowering clients to anticipate change, shape outcomes, and lead with confidence across Africa, the Middle and Near East.
We offer a bespoke suite of customised services, tailored to client needs, considering local and regional dynamics.
1. Strategic Markets Intelligence
2. Government and Institutional Engagement
3. Market and Transaction Advisory
4. Strategic Communications
Strategic Market Intelligence. Anticipate. Decode. Navigate.
ETHICORE East delivers real-time, in-depth intelligence, and market foresight and analysis, equipping clients with clarity and confidence, across markets and sectors. Our intelligence services provide nuanced visibility into government priorities, regulatory dynamics, sectoral shifts, and geopolitical developments across Africa and the East.
- Government Agenda Forecasting & Horizon Scanning
- Public Policy, Legislative & Regulatory Mapping, Audits & Assessment
- Country, Market & Sector Landscape Analysis
- Geopolitical Outlooks & Risk Scenarios
- Sector Analysis and Reports, Reform Tracking & Opportunity Identification
- Scenario Planning & Decision-Support Frameworks
Government & Institutional Engagement. Engage. Influence. Shape.
ETHICORE East designs and implements bespoke strategies for high-impact government relations and institutional engagement, enabling clients to operate with credibility and influence, in policy-sensitive environments. Our approach blends insight, etiquette, and diplomacy, to ensure curated stakeholder alignment, engagement, and enduring strategic access.
- Governance and Institutional Process Mapping
- Stakeholder Strategy and Engagement Planning
- Stakeholder Facilitation and Engagement Lifecycle Management
- Navigating Local Protocols & Rules of Engagement
- Relationship Building & Positioning for Influence
- Reputation Capital Management
Market and Transaction Advisory. Enter with Purpose. Grow with Confidence. Operate with Advantage.
ETHICORE East delivers bespoke Market and Transaction Advisory client solutions, tailored to cross-border regulatory, political, and stakeholder complexities of the Africa-East frontier.
We unlock value and accelerate growth for enterprises, investors, and institutions, across sectors and geographies, supporting clients to ensure their market strategies are locally aligned.
Our services equip clients in key emerging and high-growth sectors, to unlock market value, pursue market opportunities, overcome market barriers, form strategic market partnerships, and establish sustainable market presence and commercial success.
We support clients to understand the terrain of public policy, legislative regulatory, geopolitical, institutional and stakeholder trends, developments, sensitivities and shifts affecting markets, operations, access, entry and expansion, in Africa and the East.
ETHICORE East Offerings include:
- Market Due Diligence & Barrier Analysis
- Strategic Market Entry, Access & Expansion Planning
- Policy, Regulatory & Geopolitical Landscape Appraisal
- Transaction Structuring & Deal-Making Advisory
- Capital Allocation Strategy & Investment Planning
- Localisation and Inclusive Development Alignment
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Facilitation
- Programmatic Design for In-Market Missions, Delegations & Roadshows
- ESG and Sustainability Advisory for Policy-Responsive Investment
- Executive Briefings and Bespoke Written Advisories
Strategic Communications. Meaningful Messaging for Markets.
ETHICORE East crafts and executes locally and regionally resonant Strategic Communication, aligned to cultures, governance and institutional systems.
We empower clients to communicate with authenticity, authority, and impact — across stakeholder, media, government, policy and regulatory ecosystems.
We support clients to command conversations, deepen dialogue, shape discourse, influence opinion, and cultivate enduring reputation capital and reciprocity, aligned with national policy, economic and societal imperatives.
Our cross border services include:
A | Narrative Sovereignty and Strategic Identity
B | Government, Public Sector, and Geopolitical Communications
C | Crisis and Risk Communications
D | Advocacy Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
E | Communications Intelligence and Listening
F | Media Engagement and Relations
A | Narrative Sovereignty and Strategic Identity
We help clients assert their voice and values in competitive environments, aligning market realities and aspirations.
- Nation and Institutional Branding
- Leadership Voice, Legacy & Reputation
- Narrative Development & Message Architecture
- Strategic Intent & Vision Articulation
- Market Positioning & Differentiation
B | Government, Public Sector and Geopolitical Communications
We provide strategic support to governments, public sector authorities, and international entities.
- Diplomacy-Ready Messaging & Sensitive Content Strategy
- Multilateral & Intergovernmental Communication and Messaging
- Reputational Positioning, Preservation and Risk Mitigation
- Strategic Language Framing
C | Crisis and Risk Communications
We support client leadership and institutions, to communicate with trust and credibility, during high stakes, fragile and volatile reputational situations.
- Risk Assessment, Scenario Planning & Rapid Response Messaging
- Stakeholder Assurance & Post-Crisis Reputation Recovery Adaptive Messaging,
- Strategic Timing & Narrative Rebuilding
D | Advocacy Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
We design and execute targeted multi-channel Advocacy Communication and Stakeholder Engagement campaigns, assisting clients to communicate effectively across layered audiences, and amplify impact.
- Multi-Channel Advocacy Campaign Strategy & Execution
- Stakeholder-Specific Messaging & Value Proposition Alignment
- Issue and Interest Framing for Influence
- Coalition & Alliance Building for Collective Impact
- Change Management & Transition Communication
E | Communications Intelligence and Listening
We provide real-time monitoring of discourse, stakeholder activism, and sentiment, ensuring clients remain in-tune and responsive to emerging issues and realities.
- Discourse, Narrative & Sentiment Monitoring
- Strategic Foresight & Early Warning System
- Regional Benchmarking & Stakeholder Sensitivity Scanning
F | Media Content, Engagement and Relations
We equip clients to inform and engage with public discourse, through authoritative media content, engagement, and relations.
- Media Strategy & Narrative Placement
- Content Development, Collateral Design & Asset Creation
- Opinion Editorial Drafting & Thought Leadership Placement
- Executive Positioning & Profile Building
- Media Response Management, Holding Statements and Q&A
- Platform Development for Influence and Visibility
ETHICORE EAST —
Connecting Africa and the East through purpose,
policy and precision.
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LOBBYING
Comprehensive government affairs, lobbying, and advocacy services across Africa.
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RHETORIC
Political communication and narrative strategy.
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COUNSEL
Strategic counsel and advisory for decision-makers and institutions.
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THEOREM
Public policy, regulatory, and geopolitical intelligence.