Kaiser Associates Economic Development Practice
Trade in Cape Town

Kaiser EDP is an economic development consulting firm that works with national and regional governments, development agencies and NGOs by expanding trade and enhancing competitiveness.

Kaiser Associates Corporate Strategy Practice was established in 1981 in the United States. During the 1990s, Kaiser expanded into new geographical markets, including Europe, South America, and Africa. As a result we established a dedicated economic development consultancy (Kaiser EDP). Kaiser Economic Development Partners has built a strong reputation for delivering projects that help realise Africa’s key economic development goals, including creating jobs, reducing poverty, and building sustainable businesses. We offer research, strategy, advisory, and implementation support services. Kaiser EDP provides these services to clients such as government departments, international development organisations, development agencies, and multi-stakeholder structures. Areas of expertise include local procurement, design and innovation, spatial economic development, value chain/sector development, trade analysis and strategy, and renewable energy. Trade in creative and Cultural Goods and Services (Kaiser EDP and KEA research and analysis) CV, including areas of expertise, languages, recent project experience, and 3 references. A letter describing how you would provide value to Kaiser EDP. A preference is given to candidates with suitable language skills for work in Africa, in particular French and Portuguese. The intern role involves integration into a team for at least one project, and includes secondary research, industry and stakeholder interviews, analysis and brainstorming, report drafting, and presentation preparation. The work experience gained and networks generated are a great stepping stone to further your career in economic development. Letter of motivation capturing reasons for your interest in the internships, dates when you are available and current location. People who have worked with Kaiser EDP have gone on to work for key organisations in the development world including: World Bank Group, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Dalberg Global Development Advisors, Federal Reserve Bank, National Treasury of South Africa, The Vibrant Village Foundation, and others.