About OPM
OPM was established in 1996 as an independent research-based consultancy, having previously been part of the University of Oxford.
We have an international reputation for independence, rigour and informed analysis plus the ability to provide practical assistance in solving clients’ problems.
We provide high quality analysis, advice and support in the design and implementation of economic and social development policies primarily in poor and middle income countries. We aim to strengthen the public institutions in charge of those policies and, through them, to contribute to improved economic and social outcomes.
OPM is a leading consulting practice in the field of international development. Our consultants are professionally respected in their specialist fields, with a reputation for combining intellectual leadership and rigour with the practical know-how and ability to develop solutions that work.
OPM has an international reputation for combining analytical rigour with practical know-how. Key aspects of the way we work include: rigorous policy advice derived from both research and practical experience; a core group of full-time staff and Associates who can deliver a distinctive OPM product; and, a strong back office administration team to support project management.
From its original focus on sub-Saharan Africa, over the years OPM has progressively expanded its geographic reach to include South Asia and more recently the Caribbean and Latin America, Central Asia, East and South East Asia, East Europe and the Former Soviet Union, the Middle East and the South Caucasus.
Click on this link to view a map with links to examples of projects that we have undertaken in these regions.
Photographs on the website are a combination of field photos taken on actual OPM projects, images of Oxford and portraits of our staff.