Supply Chain Localization
Socioeconomic Analytics
Data-driven insights for smarter investments
At MES, we use best-in-class socioeconomic analytics tools to ground investment
decisions in reliable, context-specific data. Our services help clients
understand the economic, labor, and community dynamics that shape project
outcomes—enabling smarter planning, risk mitigation, and long-term value
creation. From input-output modeling and industrial baseline surveys to conflict
assessments and labor market studies, we provide the analytical foundation
needed to align investments with real-world conditions and community needs.
CGE and Input-Output Modeling
Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) is an economic modelling approach used
to analyze the interactions between different sectors of an economy and how
they respond to changes in policy, technology, or external conditions. Using
detailed data such as input-output tables, our team of economists produce
models that simulate how an economy would react to shocks or policy
interventions—such as taxes, subsidies, trade tariffs, environmental
regulations—providing a comprehensive, consistent, and data-driven way to
assess the economy-wide impacts of policy changes, external shocks, or
structural reforms.
Industrial Baseline Studies
Understanding local capacity and forecasting local procurement and employment potential
is key to developing localization strategies that develop economies and create jobs. MES
conducts detailed Industrial Baseline Studies (IBS) that examine existing industrial
capacity to support current and future energy projects and spur economic development
using actionable insights into local supply chain and workforce capacity and gaps. IBS
inform strategic planning for local content development, investment prioritization, and
policy formulation. For governments and investors alike, these studies are vital to
ensuring that energy sector growth is both sustainable and inclusive, leveraging local
resources to maximize socioeconomic benefits.
Socioeconomic and Community Investment Surveys
These targeted assessments are designed to assess factors such as household
income, employment levels, education, health services, infrastructure
access, and community expectations. The findings inform the design of
community investment and development programs that address local needs—such
as job creation, skills training, or improved access to energy—while also
helping to mitigate potential social risks. By aligning energy sector
investments with community priorities, these surveys play a crucial role in
building trust, securing social license to operate, and ensuring that energy
development delivers inclusive and sustainable benefits.
Labor and Market Assessments
In the context of economic planning or project implementation, such as in the energy or
infrastructure sectors, labor and market assessments provide critical insights that
inform workforce development strategies, policy decisions, and investment in education
and vocational training. MES’ team of experts provide thorough analytical assessments of
labor supply and demand dynamics, wage structures, education and training systems, and
employment trends, helping to identify skills gaps, workforce constraints, and
opportunities for development.