About the Firm

Built on Expertise,
Driven by Impact.

A Washington D.C.-based advisory firm specializing in international economic development, trade facilitation, and cross-border investment across emerging markets worldwide.

D.O Clark & Associates

A firm built on trust and results.

D.O Clark & Associates is a boutique international economic development firm dedicated to unlocking opportunity across global markets. From trade and investment facilitation to agribusiness development and policy advisory, we deliver strategies that create real economic impact.

Headquartered in Washington D.C., we operate at the intersection of government, business, and multilateral institutions — giving our clients access to the relationships, intelligence, and influence needed to succeed in complex international markets.

With deep expertise across emerging markets spanning four continents, our team brings decades of on-the-ground experience and a trusted network of government, private sector, and institutional partners around the world.

40+
Years of Experience
4
Continents Active

D.O. Clark

Founder & Principal Advisor

With over 40 years of experience spanning international trade, economic development, agribusiness, and government engagement across four continents, D.O. Clark founded the firm with a clear mission: to bridge opportunity across borders — building partnerships that create lasting economic impact around the world.

Our Values

Integrity

We tell clients what they need to hear. In complex international markets, honest counsel is not just a virtue — it is a competitive advantage.

Partnership

We believe in the power of authentic relationships. Our work is built on trust — with our clients and with the governments, institutions, and communities we engage on their behalf.

Impact

We measure success by outcomes — investments made, partnerships forged, policies advanced, and communities strengthened across the markets we serve.