Standardized methodology for the analysis of the contextual environment of a country and its relation to raw materials’ achievements

The methodology for the analysis of the contextual environment of a country and its relation to raw materials’ achievement includes an extensive bibliographic analysis covering socio-political constraints, historical evolution, laws, codes and standards, linked with analyses of existing indexes (e.g. the International Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook and the Hofstede's 5D Model of Cultural Dimensions). Neighbourhood relations and geographical constraints, together with general geology and history of industrial development and relationship with raw materials exploration and exploitation will also be considered.