Development

System-wide change creates resilient communities.

Development in low- and middle-income countries faces systemic barriers to change, including inadequate planning and governance, that hinder progress.

System-wide change is needed to bring about inclusive, sustainable development and build healthy and resilient communities. 

Education, health, and planning departments and ministries need support to develop interventions based on evidence of what works and to put robust systems in place that can track progress and demonstrate results.

What can we do for you?

We develop, test, and scale solutions to economic, health, education, infrastructure, and climate challenges across the globe.

Support locally led development

We focus on lasting, deep, and sustainable change by building local and national capabilities and strengthening planning and governance systems. 

Build partnerships for progress

We bring together government stakeholders, investors, private-sector companies, and communities to solve problems collectively.

Design investable programs

Rigorous project preparation and clear processes for managing risks throughout project delivery and operation build investor confidence and deliver value for all stakeholders.

Share knowledge

We apply lessons learned from complex programs, based on evidence of what has worked and delivered sustainable change. We help to initiate a cycle of continuous improvement.

Drive social inclusion

Our local country knowledge helps to drive inclusive growth that meets the needs of local people, particularly marginalized groups, bringing empowerment and improving equity across society. 

Services we provide

Sustainable development solutions for a changing world

We work collaboratively with governments, international donors, development partners, and community groups to find solutions that fit the local context and meet the needs of all stakeholders. We can help you with:

Our experience

Our technical experts, in collaboration with local leadership and delivery teams, are building healthier and more resilient communities:

  • Climate Change Support Program, Nepal
    We provided technical assistance in the second phase of this UK-aid-funded program aimed at locally led climate adaptation projects in rural Nepal.
  • Fleming Fund, internationally
    We are the management agent for the Fleming Fund, a UK aid program led by the Department of Health and Social Care, supporting up to 25 countries across Africa and Asia to improve surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Flight Works Alabama, USA
    We provided design and construction oversight for Flight Works Alabama, an innovative learning center located near the landmark Airbus Final Assembly Line. Flight Works Alabama offers excitement, learning, and workforce opportunities. It features an interactive exhibition area, classrooms, a collaboration room, a workshop, a restaurant, and a gift shop.
  • Girls’ Education Challenge, Asia and Africa
    Cambridge Education, our specialist education consultancy, was joint manager of this UK-aid-funded program from 2020 — helping to improve teaching and learning opportunities for marginalized girls and young women across 17 countries in Asia and Africa.
  • Green Cities and Infrastructure Program, internationally
    We are a key infrastructure partner on this £100 million program, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, to support green cities and deliver high-quality, climate-resilient infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Leh Wi Lan, Sierra Leone
    Our specialist education consultancy Cambridge Education implemented the UK-aid-funded Leh Wi Lan (Let’s Learn) program in Sierra Leone, which strengthened the country’s education system at national, district, and school levels.

People and Planet

People and Planet demonstrates and quantifies social and environmental outcomes. It combines publicly available data with project data to assess social and environmental factors alongside project priorities. Risks and opportunities are displayed on maps and dashboards, empowering decisions that create long-term benefits for people and the planet.

Overhead view of city showing rooftops, trees, roads and cars.