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Methods built for hard decisions.

Economic modelling, econometrics, supply-chain analysis, data science, visualization and policy strategy.

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Capability 01

Economic Modeling

We build Computable General Equilibrium models that trace how a single policy decision, a tariff, a subsidy, a trade agreement, ripples through every sector of an economy.

  • Trade & investment liberalization impact
  • Subsidy & customs-duty structure analysis
  • Long-run growth & development scenarios
Capability 02

Supply Chain Analytics

We map global value chains end to end, stress-test them against disruption, and work out the real trade-offs between cost, resilience and emissions.

  • Cross-border flow & bottleneck modelling
  • Resilience & risk quantification
  • Network optimisation at scale
Capability 03

Data Science · AI / ML

Machine learning grounded in economic theory: forecasting, causal inference and automation pipelines that turn messy institutional data into decisions.

  • Predictive & causal modelling
  • Large-scale data engineering
  • Applied AI for research workflows
Capability 04

Strategic Policy Analysis

We assess how disruptive technologies reshape markets and mandates, so governments and enterprises know what's coming before it arrives.

  • Disruptive-technology impact studies
  • Business & public-policy strategy
  • Digital-transmission & MSME analysis
Capability 05

Data Analytics & Econometrics

We use macroeconomic, sectoral and disaggregated data to explain trends, test relationships and quantify policy effects.

  • Macro balances, fiscal deficits, budgets, money supply and interest rates
  • Sectoral and commodity-level analysis
  • Econometric, optimization and machine-learning methods
Capability 06

Dashboards & Visualization

We convert complex data and model outputs into tools that senior decision makers can use quickly, including dashboards and GenAI-enabled visual analytics.

  • Export-competitiveness and food-security dashboards
  • Interactive tools for ministers, CEOs and policy teams
  • Decision-ready documentation and reporting
What makes the approach different

Rigorous models. Real-world context.

Customized

Tools built around the question

ISM combines econometrics, CGE modeling, data science, machine learning, disaggregated sectoral and commodity analytics, and practical policy experience to build customized model products and tools.

Research

Models that are rigorous and realistic

The research approach adapts models to global, regional and local questions rather than forcing every decision into the same template.

Our model

Beyond consulting. Learning and collaborating.

We move from raw evidence to usable policy recommendations through a connected five-step process.

01

Data collection

Assemble the evidence needed for the question.

02

Data preparation & engineering

Structure, clean and connect the inputs.

03

Modeling & AI / ML

Apply economic models, econometrics and data science.

04

Analytics & visualization

Turn model outputs into clear decision tools.

05

Policy recommendation

Translate evidence into practical options.

Project examples

Models built for the decision in front of you.

The same analytical base can be adapted to different levels of detail and different policy questions.

CGE / GTAP

Subnational and sub-sectoral detail

Customized approaches can work at HS8 level across roughly 10,000 commodities, or at province, emirate, state, county and city level.

Macro-econometrics

Economy-wide balances

Models can capture fiscal deficits, budgets, money supply, interest rates, exchange rates and broader macroeconomic relationships.

Competitiveness

Disaggregated policy analysis

Trade and industrial questions can be studied with machine learning, optimization and traditional econometric methods, including antidumping analysis.

Decision tools

Forecasts, dashboards and GenAI

Advanced forecasting and visual tools make scenario analysis and complex evidence easier for ministers, CEOs and policy teams to use.

Deliverables

What you receive.

Custom economic models

CGE, econometric and financial models developed for specific policy and business questions.

Specialized databases

Purpose-built datasets that support CGE modelling, econometric studies and ongoing analysis.

Forecasting & investment analysis

Economic forecasts and thematic investment analysis that help organizations plan for different scenarios.

Training & technology consulting

CGE modelling courses, plus consulting and training in data science, AI, business analytics and other disruptive technologies.

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