Our work in the Trade & Economy Division includes high-profile policy initiatives for governments, international development banks, and other clients in areas ranging from sustainability impact assessments for trade and economic cooperation agreements to trade compliance studies. Our division is built on a strong grounding in policy and investment analysis, incorporating legal, economic and statistical analysis; regulatory expertise; expertise in international development trends; socio-economic, legal, and market research; monitoring and evaluation; as well as civil society, public and private sector consultation. DS’ multidisciplinary team, including policy analysts, economists, attorneys, and other skilled professionals is experienced in providing evidence-based advice and a range of complimentary services to fully meet our clients’ needs.
To read more about our policy consulting initiatives, click on the relevant project links.
EU-China Trade SIA
Since 1999 Trade Sustainability Impact Assessments (SIAs) have been undertaken by the European Union during major trade negotiations to identify the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of a trade agreement. This project utilised the European Commission’s Trade SIA methodology to assess the trade negotiations of the EU-China Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA).
EU-China Competitiveness
China’s rise presents a great challenge to the global economic system and European operators are beginning to compete head on with Chinese industry. In dealing with this issue the DG Trade commissioned DS and EMG to conduct a study highlighting how the EU can leverage its competitive advantage in China.