Consulting & Advisory

Evidence-based guidance for institutions working across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Lusophone countries

The Center supports governments, NGOs, universities, and private organizations with rigorous research, policy analysis, and training—bridging development and financial economics, international security, and regional studies.

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Consulting services and offerings

Engagements are tailored to your mission, timeline, and decision context. We can support short-turn policy memos, multi-month research projects, and training programs.

Research & policy analysis

Interdisciplinary analysis on development economics, financial economics, international security, and regional dynamics—designed for decision-makers.

Economic modeling & technical training

Training and applied support for general equilibrium models, scenario design, and policy evaluation workflows.

Disaster risk reduction (Sendai Framework)

Workshops and advisory support aligned with the Sendai Framework, resilience planning, and risk-informed policy.

International economics & national security

Briefings and analysis connecting economic policy, security considerations, and regional risk across the Americas and Lusophone world.

Speaking engagements & convenings

Keynotes, lectures, and moderated discussions for universities, conferences, and public-sector forums.

Educational programs & study abroad support

Program design and advising for academic initiatives and study abroad experiences connected to regional networks.

How we work

A clear, decision-focused engagement process

We align scope, methods, and deliverables to your operational needs—while maintaining academic rigor and professional standards.

1) Discovery & scope

Clarify objectives, stakeholders, timeline, and data constraints. Define the key questions and decision points.


2) Research & analysis

Apply appropriate methods—literature review, qualitative and quantitative analysis, modeling, and risk assessment.


3) Deliverables & briefing

Provide actionable outputs (policy memo, report, slide deck, training materials) and an executive briefing for leadership.


4) Follow-through

Optional implementation support, revisions, and stakeholder workshops to operationalize recommendations.

★★★★★

““The Center’s analysis was rigorous, clearly communicated, and directly usable for policy planning. The briefing helped our team align on priorities and next steps.””

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Engagement Partner

Public-Sector Program Lead

Client organization (upon request)

Consulting FAQ

Common questions about scope, deliverables, and how to engage the Center.

Who do you work with?

We support governments, NGOs, international organizations, universities, and private-sector partners seeking evidence-based guidance and regional expertise.

What regions and topics do you cover?

Our work focuses on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Lusophone countries, with interdisciplinary coverage across economics, policy, security, and regional studies.

What deliverables can you provide?

Typical outputs include policy briefs and memos, research reports, slide decks, stakeholder workshop materials, and training curricula. Deliverables are defined during scoping.

Do you offer training and speaking engagements?

Yes. We provide lectures, keynotes, and trainings on general equilibrium modeling, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, international economics and national security, and related topics.

How do we start a consulting request?

Use the inquiry form on our Contact page and select “Consulting” or “Speaking/Training.” Please include your objectives, timeline, and any relevant context.

Do you publish confidential work?

Confidentiality is available by agreement. Public-facing outputs (when appropriate) are developed with client approval and can be anonymized.