Building institutions.
Connecting continents.
Creating impact.
An international consulting group advancing institutional excellence, executive education, strategic communications and cross-border partnerships.
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Practical solutions for governments, institutions and global organizations
Europe · Africa · North America
Strategy · Knowledge · Partnership
Turning international expertise into practical institutional progress.
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Integrated ecosystem
Upcoming Events
DAASM3 · Dutch Africa Agriculture Strategic Meetings
Seeds of Partnership — Driving Inclusive Growth
Rotterdam Hilton Hotel · Rotterdam, The Netherlands
We connect expertise, institutions and opportunities to help organizations move from ambition to practical progress.
From Rotterdam – the gateway to Europe – Messe Rand Consulting Group works with governments, development institutions, corporations, universities and international organizations across Europe, North America, Africa and emerging markets.
Our multidisciplinary model combines strategic advisory, executive education, publishing, international events and partnership development through a coordinated family of specialist businesses.
Specialist expertise. Shared standards. Greater collective impact.
Each business has a distinct focus and audience while benefiting from
the relationships, perspective and international reach of the wider group.
Rotterdam School of Business & Public Policy
Executive education, public policy, governance, leadership development
and institutional capacity building.
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02 · Professional development
MCG Maritime and Energy Institute
Professional development in the Maritime and Energy sector, including
maritime, ports, logistics, shipping, oil, gas and energy.
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03 · Publishing
Ukumbi Afrika Publications
Business media, publishing, strategic communications and digital
journalism focused on Africa and global markets.
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04 · Convening
MCG Conferences & Events
International conferences, executive summits, trade missions,
government study visits and business networking.
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An integrated approach to complex institutional needs.
Our services can stand alone or be combined into a coordinated program shaped around the client’s objectives.
Strategic advisory for governments, public institutions, multinational companies and development organizations.
Public sector transformation
Institutional development
Investment promotion
Practical, internationally focused programs that strengthen leadership, governance and professional capability.
Leadership
Public policy
Digital transformation
High-level platforms for policy dialogue, investment promotion, knowledge exchange and international cooperation.
Summits
Trade missions
Study visits
Editorial publishing, corporate communications and thought leadership that elevate important ideas and organizations.
Corporate publications
Executive interviews
Digital media
Strategic connections between institutions, universities, investors, companies and development organizations.
Research
Capacity building
Cross-border collaboration
International perspective, grounded execution.
We go beyond conventional consulting by bringing strategy, learning, communications and international engagement into one ecosystem.
Global perspective, local understanding
International best practice interpreted through regional realities and client priorities.
Integrated solutions
Specialist capabilities coordinated across consulting, education, publishing and events.
Trusted expertise
Experienced professionals, academics, policymakers and industry specialists.
Lasting impact
A focus on practical outcomes, institutional capability and long-term value.
Selected Clients
Institutions that have trusted our expertise.
We have supported public institutions, regulators and industry organizations across Africa through advisory, learning and strategic engagement.
Bank of Uganda
Bank of Ghana
Bureau of Public Service Reforms
Central Bank of Liberia
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
Ghana Revenue Authority
National Assembly of Nigeria
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Nigerian Export-Import Bank
National Information Technology Development Agency
NNPC Limited
Nigerian Ports Authority
Oyo State Government
Petroleum Technology Development Fund
Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission
Securities & Exchange Commission Nigeria
The Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
ECOWAS Court of Justice
Nigerian Communications Commission
State House, Abuja
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Dialogue that moves decisions forward.
Connect · Exchange · Act
Conferences & Executive Events
Where decision-makers meet, ideas move into action.
We design and deliver high-level platforms that bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, development partners and industry experts for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.
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Executive roundtables
International conferences
Trade missions & study visits
Let’s build institutions and opportunities that last.
For consulting, partnerships, executive education, professional
development in the Maritime and Energy sector, conferences,
publishing or strategic collaboration, tell us what your
organization is working toward.