Risk Assessment / Risk Analysis

Wherever in the world your business operates you need to understand the political, security and business environment.

Senior managers and business developers need to know how different legal and regulatory environments, political rivalries and potential instability will affect the business. And on a local level you have to consider the effects your operations may have on specific communities. All of this takes place within a global context of legislation, regulation and local and international pressure groups, where corporate governance and reputation is of paramount importance.

Understanding, monitoring and preparing for these risks can provide a real competitive edge. Conducting a detailed and focused risk assessment for new investments can mean the difference between success and failure. In many instances political, business and cultural risks only become apparent once you have already committed significant financial resources to a project, but identifying the potential impact of these issues from the outset helps you to manage them correctly. Conducting risk assessments of ongoing projects and supply chains can help to identify existing problems and vulnerabilities.

EIA can assist in the following areas:

Research and analysis projects – we research client-specific reports that assess the political and security risks associated with a particular business venture and recommend ways of mitigating those risks.
PRIME - a bespoke service designed for investors and businesses providing insight analysis of political developments in emerging markets.

Country Risk Forecast – Our main online service is updated daily and analyses political, security and travel risk developments in some 200 countries worldwide. The information is independent and business-focused.   

 Courses Information

Content fully tailored to your individual requirements and the types of challenges your employees are likely to face (e.g. Personal security, coping with attack, defensive driving, first aid, surveillance awareness etc.)