Research & Strategy
Research that informsstrategy and policy
Good decisions require good information. However, information alone is seldom enough.
Information must be analysed, interpreted and placed in the context of the decisions that need to be made.
MLS provides strategic research and advisory services, with particular experience in commercial business, agribusiness, economic development and public policy.
- Commercial business
- Agribusiness
- Economic development
- Public policy
What we do
Our specialist areas
Commercial business
Research and advice on business strategy development, competitive advantage, business process improvement and using AI in your business.
Agricultural and agribusiness strategy
Research into agricultural industries, value chains, markets, competitiveness, production systems and opportunities for development.
Economic and policy research
Analysis of policy challenges and their economic implications, including agricultural trade, regional integration, market development and food systems.
Quantitative and qualitative research
Survey design, data collection, statistical and descriptive analysis, interviews, focus groups and integrated mixed-methods studies.
Research for international development projects
Contributions to multi-country projects, including European Union Horizon programmes, applied development studies and research involving different institutional and stakeholder groups.
Strategy development and implementation
Strategic reviews, organisational assessments, policy options and practical recommendations for public and private organisations.
From research findings to decisions
Our research assignments are guided by four questions. The aim is to produce research that is credible, relevant and useful to decision-makers.
What is the problem or opportunity?
What does the available evidence tell us?
What are the practical options?
What needs to happen next?
Research experience and leadership
Business strategy, agricultural economics and policy analysis
Dr Christiaan Mostert is a Senior Researcher and Extraordinary Lecturer associated with the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Pretoria.
His work combines business strategy, agricultural economics, applied research and policy analysis. He has experience in South African and international research programmes, including European Union-funded collaborative projects.
MLS undertakes assignments directly and, where appropriate, works with specialist researchers and project partners.
Dr Mostert holds his University of Pretoria appointment in his personal capacity. MLS is an independent business. It is not part of the University of Pretoria, and the University does not endorse its services.