Who we are
The Economist Intelligence Unit is a leading provider of country, industry and management analysis. Our mission is to provide executives with timely and reliable analysis for making successful global decisions. Any time, and anywhere, our latest intelligence provides the knowledge you need to inform your strategy and support your business.

Through our global network of analysts and economists, we continuously assess and forecast the political, economic and business climates of 200 countries. We also produce intelligence on eight key industries, provide insights into the latest management thinking and offer custom publishing and research.

The Economist Intelligence Unit is the business information arm of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist, CFO magazine, Roll Call and other specialist journals. Like The Economist, the Economist Intelligence Unit prides itself on its objectivity and its acuity of analysis. We remain committed to the standards and values that we have nurtured for more than 50 years.

Where we are
The nature of our operation and our client base demand a global presence. Our head office is in London with major regional centres in Hong Kong and New York. We maintain 32 editorial and sales offices around the world.

Our unrivalled team of analysts
The Economist Intelligence Unit has one of the largest and most experienced country analysis teams in the world. Our 100 full-time country experts and economists, based in London, New York and Hong Kong, have a thorough grounding in economics, politics, risk and industry. Most have lived and worked in the region they cover; many are fluent in local languages (ranging from Japanese to Swahili); and three out of four have advanced degrees.

Our country experts are supported by a huge network of contributors based in virtually every country of the world. Currently numbering 650, our contributors report on recent economic and political events, comment on the business environment and legislative changes, and give their views on political, economic and social trends.

What sets us apart
The Economist Intelligence Unit is widely respected for the accuracy and independence of its country analysis. Although other sources of international information exist, only the Economist Intelligence Unit can give you the complete value-added intelligence you need and trust when making important crossborder business decisions. Unlike other providers of country information, we are renowned for our:

• Unparalleled reputation for quality;
• Objectivity and independence;
• Comprehensive country coverage;
• Proven forecasting track record;
• Consistent and timely analysis;
• Global network of analysts; and
• Wide access to global executives.

Our methodology
Information on our analysts and methodology.

Press
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