ALBANIA
Development of a Zone strategy for the country, drafting of new law, ministerial decrees, and tender documents for zone developers and operators in cooperation with the Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Center for International Development. (CMI-2015).
BANGLADESH
Seminars on the management of EPZs and development of EPZ concepts for EPZA. Private advisor to Chairman of EPZA on EPZ Strategy (Oct. 2006).
BULGARIA
Seminar on Free Zones in the Black Sea Region, and consultation with Minister of Industry and Office of the President on Free Zone Policy.
CARIBBEAN BASIN
Reviewed Project Development and Assistance Program of USAID on British Leeward and Westward Islands (7 islands), plus Belize.
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Consultant to Cayman Brac government on the development of EPZ on the small island of Cayman Brac.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Taking Advantage of the Caribbean Basin Initiative in Central America and Panama, Report to USAID/ROCAP.
CHINA, PRC
Advisor on SEZ development and WTO regulations. Concepts used for the creation of new EPZ program. Seminars in Beijing, Xiamen, and Kunshan, and other places (1984-2002).
COSTA RICA
Opportunities for Expansion of Export Manufacturing in Costa Rica, 3 Volumes, USAID/Costa Rica. Strategy for Free Zone Development in Costa Rica, USAID.
CURACAO
High Tariff Opportunities in the U.S. Market under the Caribbean Basin Initiative, for CURINDE, N.V., Curacao.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Airport Industrial Park, Dominican Republic, Memorandum report on pre-feasibility to Banco de Desarrollo Dominicano.
EGYPT
Seminar on Promotion of the Public Free Zones of Egypt to General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, Cairo, Egypt.
EL SALVADOR
Education Tour of Free Zones and EPZs in the Western Hemisphere for El Salvadorian Ministerial-level officials, USAID.
HONDURAS
Consultation and Report to COALIANZA regarding the implementation of the
new ZEDES law, including strategic, marketing, and financial aspects. (CMI-2013). Consulted on the development of a new “Charter City” in Honduras, with private sector developers, including advising the government on changes needed in law that were incorporated in later ZEDE law. (CMI-2012). Develop a strategy for the creation of a Private Sector Export Processing Zone System for Honduras including drafting new legislation for FIDE and USAID/Honduras. (1987).
INDIA
Seminar on Globalization and Special Economic Zones, at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). Seminar on development of SEZ program in India. Chaired an entire day session upon introduction of SEZ regulations.
INDONESIA
Cross Border Economic Zones, transport corridors, and regional cooperation and integration study (ADB-2017).
ISRAEL/PALESTINE
Development of agreement between the two sides on the establishment of EPZ/Qualified Industrial Zone at several sites on West Bank and Gaza. Concept creation of Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ) for the US Commerce Department.
ITALY
Advisor to large consultancy on Free Zone aspects of the development of Gioia Tauro port.
IRAQ
Study for IRMO on creating Business Development Zones through five regions of the country including a detailed review of Iraqi laws and regulations; with Two Rivers Consultancy. The project included the proposal to develop an innovative agricultural development zone to deal with difficult land tenure issues through a unique cooperative process. Senior Economic Advisor, Commander British Forces Iraq, MND(SE), 2008 with Coffey International and DFID.
KAZAKHSTAN
Planning for development of a Special Economic mineral zone. Consultation on the development of an Economic Zone at Baikonur, the Russian launch complex, to allow joint ventures with Western countries on space programs. (Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree from Kyzlorda State University, and official “Veteran’s Medal” of Baikonur Space Center.).
KENYA
Seminar on the management of EPZs for EPZA of Kenya.
KUWAIT
Pre-feasibility analysis of opportunities for an EPZ in Kuwait for Kuwait Finance House. Training program for EPZ staff on the operation and marketing of an FTZ.
LIBERIA
Recommendations and drafting of new Special Economic Zone Law. (CMI-2015).
MEXICO
Juarez/2000; Report of The Flagstaff Institute to Grupo Bermudez, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on the future of the Maquila Industry. (1984)
Site survey to establish twin plants to manufacture heavy-duty lift cranes on the Mexico-U. S. Border, private client. Strategic planning for promotion; Product analysis of high margin opportunities for Mexico and Sonora, Government of Sonora, Mexico. Development of a plan for SONORA/2010 emphasizing industrial development and expansion of the concept of "Maquila" to other fields such as agriculture, tourism, and healthcare; for the government of the State of Sonora, Mexico. Mexico's Competitive Edge, a joint study for the State of Sonora, Mexico, and the City of McAllen, Texas. Report on the Global Perspective, for the development plan of Yucatan's Maquila Industry, private client.
NIGERIA
Developed proposal for free zone development, with Louis Berger International.
OMAN
Strategic Review of the development of Free Zone at the Port of Salalah, for a private client.
PUERTO RICO
Assistance to Puerto Rico's Caribbean Basin Initiative Development Program, for PRIDCO.
PHILIPPINES
Analysis of the rules and regulations on free zones in the Autonomous Republic of Mindanao with Louis Berger International and USAID.
RUSSIA
Long-term agreement to provide consulting services to Nakhodka Free Economic Zone, Nakhodka, Russian Far East, on EPZ strategy and feasibility. Engage the support of political leadership in Duma (Parliament) on the creation of Free Economic Zone in Nakhodka including drafting of FEZ law. Review of Russian-South Korean Treaty on the creation of Russian-Korean Industrial Complex in Nakhodka.
TANZANIA
Master Plan for the development of an EPZ in Tanzania, sub-contract work with Louis Berger International for ADB and Central Bank of Tanzania.
TIMOR-LESTE
Cross Border Economic Zones, transport corridors, and regional cooperation and integration study. (ADB 2017).
TURKEY
Investigation of Turkey for a potential site of foreign direct investment, private client.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Study of Free Zone compliance with international sanctions and financial standards. (CMI-2013). EPZ Advisor to EPZ Authority of Ras al Khaimah on the creation of an active EPZ in the Emirate. (1998-2013) Marketing study for RAK on potential USA investors.
USA
The Influence of Exports to Developing Countries on Manufacturing Employment in the United States, prepared for the U.S. International Trade Commission, (The Flagstaff Institute). The Influence of Exports to Developing Countries on Manufacturing Employment in the United States, update of 1987 project for the City of McAllen, Texas. (The Flagstaff Institute).
VANUATU
Determine the feasibility of an EPZ program for Vanuatu (South Pacific) and suggest a strategy. Funding provided by UNESCAP.
VIETNAM
Expert Advisor on development of "Value Added" EPZ program for Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone. Develop cross-border development agreement between Vietnam and China (ADB 2018)
