Selected Clients, Projects & Engagements
Freemantek Consulting Services undertakes research, economic analysis, policy advisory, technical assignments, and capacity-development engagements with institutions and organisations across Africa and internationally.
Our work spans economic research, public policy, governance, sustainable development, green finance, energy transition, innovation, business opportunity research, and evidence-based policymaking.
We collaborate with universities, government institutions, development organisations, research institutions, businesses, and international organisations to generate evidence, strengthen decision-making, and support practical and sustainable solutions.
Selected Projects and Professional Engagements
Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), South Africa
One MSME Plan Stakeholder Engagement – 2026
Role: Economist & Research Contributor – Stakeholder Consultation
Contributed economic and research expertise to stakeholder engagement processes supporting the development and implementation of the One MSME Plan.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) – Grant to the University of Cape Town, South Africa
Economic Research Project – 2026
Role: Economic Consultant
Provided economic research and analytical support to an IDRC-funded research initiative implemented through the University of Cape Town.
Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada
Just Energy Transition Research Project – 2025
Role: Economic Consultant
Contributed economic research and analysis to a research project examining socioeconomic dimensions of South Africa's Just Energy Transition.
SA Scaffolding Group
Business Opportunity Research – 2025
Role: Economic Consultant
Conducted economic and market-oriented research to identify business opportunities, market dynamics, and potential areas for strategic development.
World Health Organization (WHO) – Behavioural Insights Unit
Policy Research and Behavioural Insights – 2025
Role: Policy Contributor
Contributed research and policy insights to work relating to behavioural insights and evidence-informed public policy.