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Rami Rafih leads Boston Consulting Group’s economic advantage of nations work globally, and leads the Global Advantage practice in the Middle East. He is a core member of BCG’s Public Sector and Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practices. Rami has worked with sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), and government ministries and authorities in Europe, GCC countries, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, covering several economic sectors as well as topics such as foreign direct investment attraction, innovation hubs and clusters, special economic zones (SEZs), export promotion, and talent attraction.

Rami's present focus is mainly government support of the private sector (including national champions and SMEs), trade and investment, and globalization. While at BCG, Rami has advised a large number of government entities and funds, working with these clients on developing strategic roadmaps; segmenting customers; building product and services portfolios; and developing governance, operating, and financial models, as well as organizational structures.

He is a board member of several associations and NGOs in Lebanon.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MSC, Diplôme Grande École, Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC Paris)
  • BEng, computer and communication engineering, American University of Beirut (AUB)

Publications and Videos

Going Green: The Power of Green FDI

Sustainability-focused foreign direct investments tripled over the past seven years. But it’s not enough. Green FDI needs to reach more sectors and emerging markets.

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Foreign Direct Investment and the Greening of Emerging Markets

Green FDI is key to achieving climate goals, but too little is going to emerging market economies. Here’s how four countries are changing this.
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To Transform Economies, Promote Specialization

Catalytic specialization areas (CSAs) can jump-start and diversify an economy by tapping into current trends—enabling rapid commercial growth with relatively low investment.
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As Supply Chains Localize, Industrial Policy Springs Back

The right design can generate substantial rewards, but intervention also poses big risks for policymakers.
How Nations Can Cultivate Beyond-Great Companies

How Nations Can Cultivate Beyond-Great Companies

By attracting leading-edge organizations and helping them grow, governments can develop economies that thrive in an era of geopolitical, technological, and social change.
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Global Capital Flows in the Postpandemic World

The pandemic has amplified trends that were already underway, but it is also driving radical changes in consumer behavior and other areas that will affect investments in industries.
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Are Consumers in the Gulf States Ready to Go Green?

Translating growing consumer awareness of the threats posed by global warming into sustainable behavior and practices requires action by the public and private sectors alike.
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When Backing Companies, Governments Should Think Like Investors

Nations that decide to help local businesses need a well-executed plan that is part of a broader economic development approach.
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Seven Lessons from the Corporate Frontlines

Some companies have emerged from economic lockdown prepared for the tough road ahead. What did it take—and how are they mobilizing for the new reality? Here is a sampling of the world’s success stories.
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Generating the Right Returns from Stimulus Packages

Government leaders need to reengineer their approaches to stimulus funding in four ways if they expect to fix what is broken and build robust and enduring economies.
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Optimism in the Gulf States Points to the Region’s Potential

Confidence in their financial security is prompting GCC consumers to spend more, a survey shows. This could speed the development of the region’s e-commerce sector.
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