Our story
From our inception in 1979 within the University of Oxford to a global development consultancy, we have been dedicated to supporting policymaking around the world.
From our inception in 1979 within the University of Oxford to a global development consultancy, we have been dedicated to supporting policymaking around the world.
Diversity and inclusion in all forms is central to the success of our work and our ability to fulfil our purpose to improve lives through sustainable policy change.
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Our Indonesia office brings local and global expertise to work with Government of Indonesia, clients, and local development partners to build national capabilities and support effective policy making for a sustainable positive impact in the Southeast Asia and Oceania region.
We work in partnership with local, regional, and global experts, the Australian Government, and other stakeholders to design, implement, monitor and evaluate development initiatives to improve lives and support sustainable positive impact across the Indo-Pacific Region.
We have worked in Tanzania for nearly four decades offering flexible, responsive support that enables policymakers to make robust, evidence-based decisions. We offer locally-responsive services by leveraging sectoral knowledge and experience, proven expertise in policy advisory, surveying, and local capacity for project implementation.
We have worked in Africa for over thirty years, and our presence in South Africa allows us to provide comprehensive, contextual support to governments and donors across the southern Africa region.
We work on a broad range of themes across the policy cycle, from health and nutrition, education, and poverty reduction to natural resources and energy, financial inclusion, and climate change.
Delivering impactful programmes in Kenya and eastern Africa, our office combines international and local expertise with responsive services. We strive to lead in innovative international development, improving lives through sustainable policy change for transformative growth.
Through our headquarters in Oxford, UK, we support the policy change work led by our network of offices across the globe, in all areas of social and economic policy and governance.