Independent Economic Consultant · Geneva

Reliable analysis.
Engaging results.
Global impact.

Consultant with 15 years of experience in trade and development, data analysis, and economic policy. Available to lead your next project from research design to expert drafting and data visualisation.

Services offered

Evidence-led policy & strategy development

  • Mixed research: Combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a complete perspective on complex issues
  • Stakeholder engagement: Leading consultations with government officials, industry leaders, and subject matter experts
  • Actionable solutions: Designing tailored recommendations and comprehensive plans

Convincing data storytelling

  • Engaging data visualisation: Transforming dense datasets into intuitive static, animated, and interactive visuals that make evidence accessible to all audiences
  • Infographic design: Distilling dense research into compelling visual narratives that command attention in meetings and on social media
  • Data viz audits: Assessing and refining existing presentations to improve clarity and persuasiveness

High-impact writing

  • Flagship report authorship: Drafting authoritative reports that build convincing narratives
  • Adaptive written communication: Tailoring findings into sharp briefing notes, press releases, and digital content for diverse global stakeholders
  • Project lifecycle documentation: Developing winning concept notes and proposals, alongside rigorous results-based reporting

Training & capacity building

  • Professional training & workshops: Designing and leading bespoke training programs on trade policy, development economics, and data visualisation for professionals
  • Curriculum & course design: Developing distance-learning modules and academic courses focused on real-world statistics and policy design
Recent work

Published work as lead or contributing author

About
Derek Carnegie

Bringing clarity
to complexity

For over fifteen years, I've worked on some of the biggest development challenges facing more than two dozen countries. As an economist in leading international organisations, I delivered original analyses and advice to policymakers and private sector representatives.

Today, I leverage that institutional experience as an independent consultant, bringing clarity to complexity.

From planning
to the final draft

I offer complete support for your research and policy projects — from initial design and data collection to final report drafting and data visualisation.

If your organisation needs evidence-based, ready-to-use policy intelligence on international trade, investment, digitalisation, or related topics, you can trust that your project is in expert hands.

A trusted partner

My previous clients have included international organisations, aid agencies, research centres, and multinational corporations.

Curriculum vitae

Areas of expertise

International trade & investment

Export potential and strategies, attracting and leveraging international investment, policy priorities

Competitiveness & private sector development

Promoting SME development and exporting, productivity trends and policies, structural transformation

E-commerce & the digital economy

Domestic and cross-border e-commerce and opportunities for SMEs, digital development priorities

Derek Carnegie
Derek Carnegie
International trade & investment
Competitiveness
E-commerce
Data stories

Data visualisations based on current projects and news

Agricultural trade by country income radial chart
Global income and emissions scatter plot
Declining global poverty bubble chart
Contact

Have a project in mind?

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