Scenario Planning and Economic Forecasting
StratEcon provides expert services in scenario planning and economic forecasting, helping clients prepare for uncertainty and make informed strategic decisions. In a rapidly changing economic environment, our forecasts offer more than just projections, they serve as structured tools to test assumptions, evaluate risks and plan for multiple future outcomes.

Our scenario planning methodology combines quantitative modelling with qualitative insights, allowing clients to explore a range of economic futures under different policy, market and environmental conditions. Whether planning infrastructure investments, developing national or regional strategies or navigating regulatory reform, StratEcon equips decision-makers with evidence-based frameworks to assess opportunities, threats and trade-offs.
Central to our forecasting capabilities is the use of econometric analysis. Our team employs advanced statistical and modelling techniques to identify causal relationships between key variables such as GDP growth, employment, inflation, commodity prices and investment trends. These models provide a robust foundation for generating forecasts, simulating policy impacts and evaluating the potential consequences of internal and external shocks.
StratEcon’s econometric work is tailored to the specific context of each client and project. We apply both time-series and cross-sectional models, using techniques such as regression analysis, panel data modelling and Montecarlo simulations. These are often embedded within broader macroeconomic frameworks, depending on the level of complexity required.
Our forecasting outputs are delivered in interactive formats and clear, decision-oriented reports, enabling clients to incorporate them directly into their strategic and operational planning processes. Whether informing public policy, corporate strategy, or investment evaluation, StratEcon’s scenario planning and econometric forecasting services offer a powerful combination of rigour, relevance and strategic foresight.
Some of our Larger Projects and Clients are:
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Establishing the impact of Property Point's Enterprise Development and Supplier Development programmes on the turnover of participating firms
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The development of future scenarios for the Saldanha Bay Economic and Financial Feasibility modelling, and how they compared to one another in terms of employment generation and electricity and water usage.
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The development of a Platinum price forecasting model for Anglo Platinum PLC
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Assessing the impact of various support tariffs in peri-urban areas of Namibia, for the ECB
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Determining relationships between broadband uptake and economic growth in South Africa, for the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services for their SA Connect programme
