Since its establishment, SCB has carried out various macro-economic and sector studies in addition to conducting numerous feasibility and market assignments. Macro-economic studies covered such issues as investment and export promotion, fiscal and monetary policies, banking reform, education, manpower development, governance and institution building. Sector studies covered industry, agriculture, e
nergy, banking, insurance and health. Feasibility studies were mainly for projects in manufacturing, finance, tourism and commerce, agro and metals industries. Market studies and research were of a quantitative and qualitative nature including surveys (via telephone, mail, and web), face-to-face interviews, focus groups and in-depth interviews. SCB also offers generalized and customized corporate training in such subjects as strategic leadership, marketing strategies, creative selling and team building. SCB was also a partner with DFC Barcelona in executing the European Investment Bank Euro 40 million line of credit to the Syrian Government to finance SME's in Syria, and a partner with Arcadis Netherlands in executing the EU funded Euro 21 million grant to support the Institutional and Sector Modernization Facility (ISMF) in Syria.
