Services Overview

Strategic Guidance. Regulatory Clarity. Public Sector Access.

At Horizon Global Strategies (HGS), we empower global and regional businesses to enter, expand, and excel in Côte d'Ivoire and the broader West African market. Our integrated services framework is built on three interdependent pillars:

Business Strategy Consulting

International Policy & Regulatory Compliance

Government & Public Affairs

Together, these pillars form a 360° advisory ecosystem—ensuring not only a sound market entry, but also long-term operational success and stakeholder alignment.

Our Engagement Model

From Entry to Expansion
— We’re With You at Every Step

Diagnostic Workshop
– Understand goals, constraints, and appetite for risk

Cross-Pillar Solution Design
– Custom strategy pulling relevant services

Execution
– Delivered by sector experts with public/private sector experience

Ongoing Advisory
– Continuous support through retainer models

Business Strategy Consulting

Turning Market Potential into Measurable Performance

We help clients transform ambition into action through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategic execution. Our expertise spans:

Market Entry Strategy

Designing the Right Entry, the First Time

  • Market Sizing & Opportunity Assessment
    TAM, SAM, SOM analysis | Demand drivers | Consumer behavior | Competitive revenue mapping
  • Entry Mode Evaluation
    Comparative models: Exporting, JV, Licensing, Subsidiary setups
  • Location Strategy
    Regional hub analysis | Infrastructure readiness | Industrial zones | Talent pools
  • Feasibility Studies
    Technical | Economic | Financial | Legal | Operational

Deliverables: Strategy Report | Feasibility Study | 5-Year Financial Model | Partner Due Diligence

Competitive Strategy
& Business Model Design

Building Advantage in Dynamic Markets

  • Porter’s Five Forces tailored for the Ivorian and ECOWAS context
  • Competitor Benchmarking – Local & global players
  • Business Model Innovation – Phygital models, last-mile logistics, PAYG, agency banking
  • Pricing Strategy – Localized, value-based pricing frameworks

Deliverables: Competitive Landscape | Business Model Canvas | Pricing Strategy Playbook

Cross-Border M&A Advisory

Navigating Complex Deals Across Borders

  • Deal Sourcing & Strategic Fit Assessment
  • Commercial Due Diligence – Market share, customer base, operational synergies
  • Valuation Modeling – Country-adjusted DCF, comparables, risk analysis
  • Negotiation & Structuring Support

Deliverables: Target Shortlist | Due Diligence Report | Valuation Model | Deal Memo

Capital Operations & Fundraising

Fueling Growth with Smart Capital

  • Bankable Business Plans for internal and external stakeholders
  • Fundraising Support – PE/VC, DFIs, commercial banks
  • Financial Restructuring – Capital optimization, working capital efficiency

Deliverables: Business Plan | Pitch Deck | Capital Source Mapping

International Policy & Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring You Play—and Win—by the Rules

In West Africa’s evolving policy landscape, compliance is strategic. We manage regulatory complexity so you can focus on growth.

Geopolitical & Macroeconomic Risk

Anticipating the Unseen

  • Country risk monitoring across Côte d’Ivoire and the sub-region
  • Trade corridor vulnerability assessments
  • Macroeconomic tracking: inflation, FX, fiscal policy

Deliverables: Quarterly Risk Briefings | Pre-Travel Reports | Scenario Workshops

Trade Agreements Advisory

Turning Treaties into Competitive Advantage

  • AfCFTA Advisory – Rules of origin, tariff mapping, market prioritization
  • ECOWAS ETLS & EU-ECOWAS EPA – Tariff-free access, compliance support
  • Double Taxation Treaties (DTTs) – Tax optimization for cross-border operations

Deliverables: Treaty Impact Memos | Compliance Checklists | Distribution Strategy Recommendations

Local Regulatory Intelligence

Compliance Without the Complexity

  • Sector-specific regulatory guidance (mining, telecoms, finance, agriculture, etc.)
  • Company registration & licensing via CEPICI
  • Labor law compliance | Immigration & expatriate permit assistance

Deliverables: Regulatory Audit | Incorporation Guide | Monthly Regulatory Watch

Government & Public Affairs

Securing Your Social License to Operate

We help clients build trusted relationships with government, civil society, and local communities—essential for sustained success in West Africa.

Government Relations & Advocacy

Ethical Influence. Strategic Access.

  • Stakeholder Mapping – Ministries, advisors, regulatory bodies
  • Message Crafting – Alignment with national priorities (e.g., PND 2021–2025)
  • High-Level Meeting Preparation
  • Policy Advocacy Support

Deliverables: Engagement Strategy | Briefing Books | Quarterly Influence Reports

Public Policy Impact Assessment

Shaping—and Responding to—Policy Change

  • Monitoring of draft laws & regulatory developments
  • Quantitative/qualitative impact modeling
  • Development of alternate policy positions

Deliverables: Impact Reports | White Papers | Policymaker Presentations

CSR & Stakeholder Engagement

Creating Shared Value

  • CSR Strategy – Community-driven, aligned with business priorities
  • Stakeholder Engagement Plans – NGOs, communities, media
  • Social License to Operate (SLO) Audits

Deliverables: CSR Framework | Engagement Plan | Social Impact Metrics