Public Policy

Developing good policy requires a deep understanding of the often-complex range of forces that give rise to a problem that government must address. It also calls for an appreciation of the levers that governments at different levels have. We bring the analytical heft, stakeholder engagement skills and knowledge of government to produce options or advice to inform your own policy development work.

Regulation is essential to a well-functioning economy and society. When it works well, regulation allows citizens to be protected from harm, to set up and run businesses smoothly, to share information and invest with confidence – and to do these things without being drowned in paperwork. We work with regulators to shape policy thinking and provide regulatory solutions and reforms.

Governments often benefit from help in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, or in conducting strategic reviews or evaluations that inform policy and program design and implementation. We bring expertise in evaluation methods, including those requiring sophisticated data analysis and modelling. We are skilled in trauma-informed engagement and in ensuring highly ethical processes.

For public sector leaders faced with uncertainty, robust economic analysis can give you the evidence base you need to progress your agenda. We develop tailored data-driven methodologies to help you quantify the likely outcomes of a new program, investment, policy change or regulatory option. We also apply economic thinking to help you solve problems.