FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is ETHICORE Group a partisan organisation?
ETHICORE Group and its divisions are apolitical. We work on bona fide issues interfacing with institutions and stakeholders for our clients. Where required and appropriate, we engage with political stakeholders across the political spectrum in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
What is your core business and who is your clientele ?
ETHICORE Group’s specialised offerings cultivate trust, strategic clarity and responsible engagement – igniting opportunity, solutions and reforms necessary for clients to succeed across Africa, the East and adjacent global markets. ETHICORE Group clientele includes leaders and institutions across the private and public sectors, including companies, investors, trade associations, government entities, public entities, non-profits and international organisations.
What role does ETHICORE play in a democracy?
ETHICORE Group supports clients to understand, navigate and engage with government, political and institutional processes affecting legislation, public policy and regulation. Our expertise contributes to strengthening participatory democracy, broadening democratic inclusion and promoting good governance through citizen activism, consultation in decision-making and evidence based shaping of public policy, legislation and regulation of the jurisdictions in which we operate.
How does ETHICORE ensure ethics, integrity and transparency in lobbying and advocacy engagements?
ETHICORE Group has an established Code of Conduct that is internationally recognised in accordance with benchmarked global best practice and standards. This governs our interactions with clients and stakeholders, combined with adherence to local laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate.
What is your ownership & business model?
ETHICORE Group is an independent, privately owned and managed business, providing specialist government affairs consulting and strategic advisory services. Our fees are based on transparent market related rate cards and may be charged hourly, per project or as a retainer, or a combination hereof.
Does ETHICORE support multi-country assignments across Africa?
ETHICORE Group structures its operations to meet client needs locally across jurisdictions. Our teams are comprised of on-the-ground personnel who are in and of these jurisdictions – possessing deep knowledge and expertise of these operating environments, its political-economy, socio-economic conditions, cultures, formal protocols and etiquette.
At which level of Government does ETHICORE operate?
ETHICORE Group operates across all spheres and systems of government in the jurisdictions in which we operate. This includes national and central administrations, provincial and state administration, municipal and city governments, regulatory authorities, regional economic communities, regional and multilateral bodies and international agencies.
What role does ETHICORE play in economic governance and regulation of markets, trade and investment?
ETHICORE Group is a trusted partner for business, investors and market entrants aiming to operate, succeed, grow and compete profitably in Africa, the East and adjacent global markets. We safeguard investments, promote resilience and drive competitiveness, by enabling our clients’ license to operate, cultivate stakeholder capital and advocating for policy and regulatory certainty that mitigates risks and unpredictability during uncertain market conditions.