Research In Developing Countries

Working in developing countries presents a significant challenge to organisations based in a developed country. The prevalence of criminal and local terrorist groups, which often attempt to get involved in legitimate business with international companies for money laundering purposes, can ensnare the organisations and directors due to the multiple levels of jurisdiction & relevant government bodies which has no parallel in their home countries.

An important rule is “to know your partners and local management”. Certain processes (Threat assessments, SWOT analyses, reporting etc.) are required to understand and clearly define the relevant risks.

We offer specialized background investigations within the majority of developing countries that includes public/private sources of information.

Investigative Services In Developing Countries

Typically, we customize the product based on the customers needs. The overall packages would include any or all of the following aspects, whether the subject of the investigation is a corporate (or equivalent) entity or an individual:

Review of the subjects background to confirm any connections to criminality; The subjects official relationships to other corporate entities; The subjects relationships with other persons, particularly any suspicious relationships; The subjects relationship to officialdom, especially those in decision making positions; A full personal profile of the subject; Any other relevant information that may be of interest within the context of a security background investigation.

The fees associated are dependent on the location of the investigation, the extent of the investigation, its urgency and the depth required.