Economic Development
A functioning market with a vibrant private-sector is key to expanding job and wealth creation, social benefits and economic opportunities for all. We work with businesses, civil society organisations and government to develop enabling environments to promote sustainable economic growth. Our aim is to improve local business environments and to facilitate public private partnerships on initiatives that address market constraints and support greater inclusivity.
Private-sector firms and the broader international development community have a shared interest in fostering a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous world. Corporate social responsibility and sustainability have become cornerstones of doing business in developing countries. We believe the private sector can be a powerful force for creating meaningful change in the world and that complex sustainability challenges require locally-driven, multi-disciplinary solutions. Using assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation services, we help create shared value, sustainable impact, and measurable returns for our clients and the communities where they work.
Business Resilience
We help local businesses strengthen their overall resilience from disruptive events and shocks, including the adverse impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Our team understands that to be effective, a business continuity solution must be tailored to each client’s specific circumstances, risk profile and business goals. While disasters may be inevitable, thorough contingency planning ensures that core functions always remain intact.
Public Private Partnerships
Our team advises public, private and non-profit clients on the use and design of public-private partnerships to improve their level of service delivery. The financing gap in many countries regionally, for current and prospective development needs far outstrip resources available. These budgetary constraints and the private sector’s capacity and know-how, are two principle reasons why governments are adopting the use of Public Private Partnerships. PPPs enable governments to shift investment planning and project design, construction, and operational roles to more efficient private-sector partners while retaining and improving the focus on core public sector responsibilities, such as policy, regulation, and supervision.
Agriculture and Rural Development
Agriculture and rural development are some of the most powerful tools for poverty reduction, ensuring food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability. We support agriculture and rural development initiatives through project and policy development, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and supporting rural value chains. Our aim is to raise agricultural productivity, reduce vulnerability, strengthen livelihoods and thus support broad based inclusive growth stimulated by rural development.