
Objective analysis, expert economic advice - helping our clients to make better strategic decisions.
Objective analysis, expert economic advice - helping our clients to make better strategic decisions.
Nova Economics is a specialist economics and strategy consultancy based in South Africa. We combine expertise in economics, strategy, and analytics to help clients address complex business, policy and social challenges.
We serve a range of clients, including multilateral development banks, donor organisations, national energy utilities, private sector firms, and government. We pride ourselves in providing objective insight based on empirical evidence. Explore case studies of some of recent projects below.
Case spotlight


Energy & Environment
Preparing Eskom Dx for its Role as an Electricity Trader in South Africa’s Forthcoming Competitive Wholesale Electricity Market

Social Impact Strategy
Youth labour market analysis and forecasting to inform revisions to a youth employment accelerator’s strategy and targets
Economic Development Strategy
Research and economic analysis to inform public policy and investment strategy of a national government in the Middle East

Energy & Environment
Research and recommendations on incentives and tariff reform to encourage investment in, and optimal use of, distributed energy resources (DERs)

Energy & Environment
Identifying the risks and dependencies associated with the implementation of policy reforms to enhance access to clean and affordable energy in South Africa

Social Impact Strategy
Research to inform the design of a catalytic fund for the ECD sector in South Africa

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