our consultancy services
PAI offers a comprehensive range of consultancy services, particularly for
governments and related organisations undertaking programmes of reform, democratisation
and poverty reduction. This embraces central, regional and local government,
as well as relations between the public sector and civil society organisations.
Our consultants and associates are highly professional practitioners and academics
offering a wide range of expertise and international experience in designing
and implementing consultancy projects and programmes.
We are familiar with all stages of the consultancy process – preparation,
design, implementation and evaluation – and the relevant methodologies
for bringing best practice to clients. We manage large scale and long-term projects
as well as short-term assignments. Our consultants also have substantial experience
of working with international agencies, both bilateral and multilateral.
our approach
Our approach is to develop co-operation and collaboration with counterpart
organisations, and to develop their sense of ownership of the outcomes. PAI
consultancy teams focus on local needs and priorities and ensure that they are
aware of the political and cultural environment in which projects take place.
Our methods are participative throughout. Project design also takes into account
the importance of strengthening capacity within counterpart organisations to
ensure that skills are transferred and new developments are sustainable.
We work closely with key policy makers and managers within the framework of
national policies. In many cases, we work with Government steering committees,
which provide guidance and co-ordination at the policy level. Effective liaison
with other projects and donor organisations forms an important part of our approach.
In resourcing projects we can draw on a variety of UK and international expertise.
PAI Directors and Advisory Group Members all have substantial experience of
consultancy and training. Our Associates include full-time international consultants
in public administration, specialists in particular fields of public sector
management and UK public servants with an interest in international development
programmes.
In addition to our commitment to designing programmes to meet local needs and
sensitivities, we are able to field multinational teams with relevant specialist
skills and, in many cases, with expertise in the specific region or country
concerned. We also have extensive experience of organising tailor-made study
programmes, workshops and seminars, which are often important elements within
projects.
our experience
Afghanistan
- A three-year project in support of the Independent Administrative Reform
and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) to implement the Government’s
new pay and grading policy. A team of consultants are tasked with re-grading
junior and senior positions in all the ministries in Afghanistan and supporting
the job evaluation of a significant proportion of the existing 280,000 public
sector non-uniformed employees. The job evaluation process will place current
job-holders in positions in a new eight grade system with corresponding responsibilities.
The assignment is funded by the World Bank and implemented in consortium with
ASI (2008).
- Programme of assistance to the Government of Afghanistan in drawing up and
implementing a reform programme in the key justice institutions, the Supreme
Court, the Attorney's General Office and the Ministry of Justice in order
to contribute to the development of an effective, efficient and equitable
justice sector in Afghanistan. Project is funded by the European Commission
and implemented in a consortium with ASI (2007).
- Reviewed and assessed the DFID-funded Support to Strategic Planning for
Sustainable Livelihoods (SSPSRL) project. This review process took stock of
progress on the project in order to design a second phase (2006).
- Provided advice on the draft Civil Service Law, particularly regarding the
Independent Civil Service Appeals Commission, the Civil Service Appointments
Commission, the Civil Service Employment Authority and the Civil Service Code
of Conduct. Assignment funded by the British Council (2004).
Albania
- World Bank funded project in support of the Department for Public Administration
(DOPA), Government of Albania. The consultancy involves reviewing the implementation
of Albania’s Law on the Status of Civil Servants; laying out reform
options for addressing challenges identified in the Civil Service Law and
assist Government in the implementation of these reforms (2008).
- Preparation of tender dossiers for projects to be financed under the European
Commission CARDS 2003 National Action Programme for Albania in the area of
police and organised crime (2003).
- World Bank funded project in support of the Department of Public Administration,
Government of Albania. Advised on developing a consistent approach to organisational
structure in all central government ministries. The project was also designed
to improve the efficiency and transparency of ministries and to facilitate
interaction between government and the public (2001).
Armenia
- Major project on Public Sector Reform in Armenia. Advised the Government
of the Republic of Armenia on public sector reform, civil service law, human
resource management policy and practice, structural reviews across ministries
and project management. Funded by the UK Department of International Development
(DFID) (1999 to 2001).
- DFID programme of support to the Prime Minister’s Office in Armenia.
Focused on advising Government on reviewing and restructuring the Prime Minister’s
Office, strengthening the capacity of the Prime Minister’s staff and
establishing a system of Cabinet Committees (1999 to 2001).
- Functional and staffing reviews of the Office of the President and the National
Assembly. Funded by DFID (2000 to 2001).
Bangladesh
- A policy study and research to determine the scope, role and effectiveness
of the civil service in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs). The project was funded by UNDP (2006).
Bermuda
- The Bermuda Police Service carried out a recruitment exercise in the UK
for a senior police officer to manage a project to implement the new Police
and Criminal Evidence Act. Our consultant acted as an independent chair of
the assessment/selection interview, devised the arrangements for the interview
(structured approach, marking scheme etc.) and gave expert advice on the necessary
project management competencies (2005).
- At the request of the Head of the Bermuda civil service, PAI designed tailor-made
programmes for two groups of civil service officers. The first programme,
which was concerned with media relations and speechwriting, was for public
affairs officers from the Department of Communication and Information. The
second programme was for Departmental Heads and concentrated on working with
the media, crisis handling strategies and communication planning (2003).
Bosnia
- Providing support for implementation of functional review recommendation
in the agriculture sector at a state level leading to the establishment of
a Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The project is being implemented
in a consortium led by Vakakis International (Greece) and funded by the European
Commission (2006 to 2007)
Bulgaria
- Technical Assistance to the Institute for Public Administration and European
Integration (IPAEI) for the design and implementation of development and assessment
programme for senior civil servants. Project run in a consortium with Nomisma
(Italy), ROI (The Netherlands), New-I (Bulgaria) and Sofia Consulting (Bulgaria).
Funded by the EC Phare programme (2006 to 2007).
- Restructuring of the Business Processes for a Unified Collection of Tax
and Social Security Contributions for the National Revenue Agency. Project
run in consortium with KPMG Bulgaria and Ordina Public BV (Netherlands) and
funded by the World Bank (2005 – ongoing).
- Technical Assistance Project in the Council of Ministers specifying the
requirements of a Human Resources Management Information System and its associated
Information Technology System to serve the whole state administration. The
project was funded by a Japanese Grant under the auspices of the World Bank
(2004).
- Human Resource Policy Development Project for the National Revenue Agency.
In support of the newly-established National Revenue Agency, advised on policies
including recruitment, selection, appointment, career progression and dismissal;
pay policy; staff planning procedures; job descriptions; developing a human
resource management handbook and monitoring and evaluation of policies and
procedures. Project funded by DFID (2004 to 2005).
- Three-year project on Performance Appraisal, Pay and Career Progression
in the State Administration, Government of Bulgaria. Institutional development
of human resource management policies and practices, including introduction
of a performance management system, performance appraisal and a pay and grading
review. Funded by DFID (2001 to 2004).
- Strengthening of the Public Administration - Implementing Public Administration
Reform at the Council of Ministers, Government of Bulgaria. The project focussed
on strengthening the capacity in public administration at central and local
level to implement the legislation on public administration. Funded by the
European Commission Phare programme (2003 to 2005).
- Technical Assistance for the preparation of recruitment and training strategy
for the Judiciary led by the British Council and funded by EU. That project
will establish the basis for a continuous training system for magistrates
and administrative court staff members, and for an effective judicial service,
capable of meeting the legal standards and practices of the European Union
(2003-2005).
- Consultancy project based in the National Social Security Institute in
Bulgaria. Advice and training on social security policy management, project
management and human resource management capacity building. A second phase
of the programme completed the personnel work initiated in the first phase
and ensured that the reforms were sustainable. DFID funded both phases of
the project (1998 to 2001).
- With Cranfield University, UK, provided public administration and economic
reform advice for a range of Bulgarian government and academic institutions.
Funded by the UK Know How Fund (1997).
Cayman Islands
- Consultancy advice to the Cayman Islands Government to discuss and assess
plans for introducing Freedom of Information legislation. Funded by the Cabinet
Office, Cayman Islands Government (2006).
Croatia
- Assessment of the Pay and Benefit system in the public service. Services
included assessment of the current legislation and recommendations on design
of a new public service pay and benefit system and improvements to the collective
bargaining process for public service. Funded by the World Bank (2007)
- Strengthening the Public Internal Financial Control structure in line with
international and EU standards. Provision of assistance to the central government
institutions including the Central Harmonisation Unit as well as the regional
and local government budget users. Implemented by a consortium led by Sofreco
(France). Funded by the European Commission (2006 – 2007).
- Support to the Ministry of Interior with further development of the National
Border Management Information System to extend it on seven border crossing
points. Services included project management, system integration, quality
assurance, test and acceptance of the system. Funded by the European Commission
(2006 to 2007).
- Social Protection Project in Croatia providing advice on social assistance
to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. Funded by the World Bank and
DFID (2002 to 2003).
- Legislative Drafting Workshop for British Council led project of Support
to the Reform of the Civil Service. Funded by the European Commission (2004).
Czech Republic
- European Commission Phare funded project on Strengthening Internal Public
Financial Control at the Regional Level. The scope of the project included
preparing a manual and delivering training to all fourteen pilot regional
Internal Audit Units in conducting audit, public internal financial control
and the use of specialised auditing software (2004 to 2005).
- European Commission funded project on Strengthening of Institutional and
Administrative Capacity for the Implementation of the Acquis Communautaire.
Review of the structure and functions of government, human resource management
policies, job descriptions, job analysis, recruitment and selection (2000).
Egypt
- Series of lectures and seminars on the UK Public Sector Reform Experience
for Egyptian academics, students and practitioners. Held at Cairo University
and funded by the British Council (1997).
Estonia
- Strategic and policy formulation, management functions and preparation
for EU accession project in support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Funded by the European Commission Phare programme (1996 to 1997).
Ethiopia
- Advice to the Government on the introduction of a Senior Executive Service
as the most senior cadre of the Ethiopian civil service (at both federal and
local levels). In addition to preparing a Concept Paper for consideration
by the Council of Ministers, PAI is developing a full set of procedures including
those relating to recruitment and selection, appointments, training and leadership
development; performance contracts, and pay (2008).
- Parliamentary Scoping Mission to assess the needs of the new Federal Parliament
and make recommendations about areas of support. Funded by the United Nations
Development Programme (2005).
The Gambia
- Staff audit and a staff development project for the Management Development
Institute, The Gambia Technical Training Centre and Gambia College. Funded
by the Commonwealth Secretariat (1998).
Georgia
- Within the framework of the EC funded project on Capacity Building of the
State Ministry for Conflict Resolution we have provided services of a Human
Resource Management Expert to identify the situation and needs of the human
resources of the Office and make proposals for introduction of an appropriate
management system (2007 to 2008).
- Project identification assignment to assess the needs of the Georgia Parliament
and prepare a set of recommendations for possible future projects to support
the reform of the Parliament of Georgia under the Tacis Action Plan 2004 and
Rapid Reaction Mechanism 2004. The project was funded by the European Commission
(2004).
- Technical assistance to Support the Implementation Process for the Partnership
and Co-operation Agreement (PCA). Assistance provided to the PCA Governmental
Commission, line ministries in the Government of Georgia and the Parliament
of Georgia. The project was funded by the European Commission Tacis programme
and implemented in association with Altair Asesores (Spain), BCEOM (France)
and the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (2004
to 2005).
Ghana
- Technical advice and support to the Head of the Ghanaian Civil Service
under the Civil Service Performance Improvement Programme. A comprehensive,
"homegrown" reform initiative aimed at building capacity and instituting
a good governance culture throughout the civil service. The project won an
Innovation Award from the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration
and Management. Funded by DFID (1997 to 2001).
Indonesia
- Workshops on Good Governance in Local Government, held in Makassar and
Pontianak. Funded by the British Council/DFID (2001).
Jamaica
- World Bank funded project to transform the Fisheries Division and the Forestry
Department of the Ministry of Agriculture into Executive Agencies. Provided
advice on public sector modernisation and public finance provided (2006 to
2007).
- Strategic Review of the Jamaican Cabinet Office to clarify its mission and
objectives and to confirm the role and functions on which it should be focusing.
The project was managed by Atos Consultancy Services and funded by Government
of Jamaica (2006).
- Project to assist the Government of Jamaica in establishing and developing
a Public Sector Reform Unit in the Cabinet Office. The Reform Unit provides
leadership, co-ordination and monitoring of the Government’s Public
Sector Modernisation Strategy. Funded by DFID (2002 to 2003).
Kosovo
- Organised and ran an intensive training programme on media presentation
skills for staff members of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Pillar
IV. Funded by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (2006).
- Assistance to the Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo in the examination
and revision of the draft legislation in relation to its compliance with the
Acquis Communautaire. Project funded by the EC (2005 to 2006).
- Support to central level administration. Development and Reinforcement
of Internal Audit (IA) and Public Internal Financial Control (PIFC) Systems.
A project designed to develop a policy paper on PIFC and the design and delivery
of training programmes on PIFC and IA. Implemented in a consortium led by
SOFRECO (France) and financed by the EC (2004 to 2005).
- Development of Policy and Planning Capacity in the Office of the Prime
Minister (OPM) of Kosovo. Specific advice provided to OPM of the Provisional
Institutions of Self Government (PISG) on creation of new organisational structures,
the creation of a Government Co-ordination Secretariat and clarification of
the respective roles of political advisers and civil servants. The project
has also advised on many other centre-of-government issues, including the
creation of new ministries, senior appointments, archives and records management
and human resource management. In addition, it has supported the monitoring
and implementation of the Standards for Kosovo, both in central government
ministries and in the municipalities. The project is funded by DFID (2003
to 2007).
- A six-month assignment to review the existing classification and reward
structure and methodology of the civil service in Kosovo and to develop a
modern and coherent pay and grading system. The project was implemented in
collaboration with HELM Corporation and was funded by the European Agency
for Reconstruction (July 2003 to February 2004).
- Legislative drafting expertise to assist the United Nations Mission in
Kosovo (UNMIK) with drafting the Basic Public Service Law in order to present
the law for approval to the United Nations headquarters in New York and the
Special Representative of the Secretary General in Kosovo. Funded by DFID
(2001).
Kyrgyzstan
- European Commission funded project to support the Ministry of Justice in
improving inter-ministerial legislative drafting practices. Specific assistance
provided in legislative drafting, training in the use of a database of draft
laws and best practice in compiling an inventory of legal normative acts (2004
to 2005).
- European Commission funded project of Support for the Centre for Parliamentarism
and Legislative Drafting (CPLD). It is aimed to strengthen the institutional
capacity of the CPLD and improve the legislative drafting skills and procedures
at the CPLD and in the Government and the Office of the President (March to
June 2003).
- Evaluation of plans for restructuring two pilot Ministries in accordance
with benchmarks of international best practice, on behalf of the United Nations
Development Programme’s Programme Management Unit for Political and
Administrative Central Governance (2002).
Latvia
- Development and implementation of a public relations strategy in the context
of Latvia's preparations for EU accession for the European Integration Bureau,
Government of Latvia. Funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (1999).
Lebanon
- Human Resource Development Workshop held in Beirut. Organised and funded
by the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform. Participants
were drawn from the Lebanese Government, Parliament, the Civil Service, academic
institutions and the media (2000).
Lesotho
- Assistance provided to the National Authorisation Office and the European
Commission with developing a strategy for support to the Government of Lesotho
in the area of governance, primarily focused on support to the judiciary,
anti-corruption and money laundering as well as national audit. Funded by
EC (2007).
- Election management, strategic and human resource management guidance and
communications and media relations advice for the Independent Electoral Commission
in their preparations for the election which took place in Lesotho in May
2002. Funded by DFID (2001 to 2004).
Liberia
- Advice on assessment and selection methods for recruiting the Senior Executive
Service, Government of Liberia. The aim is to develop a cadre of senior public
servants to help transform the Civil Service into a more professional, effective
and accountable institution. The project will support the Civil Service Agency,
run in collaboration with CoEn Consulting (Ghana) and funded by the Government
of Liberia (2007 to 2008).
Macedonia
- Technical Assistance for the Sector for the Implementation of the Ohrid
Framework Agreement. Specific advice provided on setting up the Sector and
the process of assuming its responsibilities. Project was funded by the European
Commission (2005).
- Two substantial and closely-linked consecutive projects in support of public
administration reform in Macedonia. PAI implemented measures to strengthen
the public administration and support the reform process in a) policy coordination
and strategic planning b) institution and capacity building and c) human resource
management. Projects worked closely with the General Secretariat of the Government,
Civil Servants Agency and all central government ministries. It was designed
to complement the World Bank programme of support to Macedonia. Implemented
in a consortium with HTSPE and funded by DFID (2000 to 2006).
Malawi
- Freedom of Information Workshop for representatives from the civil service,
parliament, the judiciary, parastatal organisations, academic institutions,
political parties and non-government organisations. Funded by the British
Council, Malawi (2005).
Moldova
- Provision of assistance to the Academy of Public Administration in establishing
operational capacity to deliver personnel management training to civil servants.
A personnel management course was designed, a small group of national trainers
was trained and a pilot programme delivered. The project was funded by the
World Bank (2006).
Montenegro
- Implementation of budgetary and salary system reform with the objective
of increasing fiscal transparency and achieving better-informed decision-making
with the budgeting process, as well as strengthening the capacity of the State
administration in recruiting, maintaining and rewarding skilled staff. Project
is funded by the European Commission and is implemented in a consortium led
by Human Dynamics (2006 to 2007).
Namibia
- Advice to the Namibia Water Resources Management Review Team, Ministry
of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development, on setting up the Namibia Water
Resources Management Agency, the first Executive Agency in the Namibian public
service. Funded by the Government of Namibia and the Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) (July/August 2003).
Nepal
- A mid-term review of the Secondary Education Support Programme, Government
of Nepal, funded by Danida. The assignment included reviewing progress, drafting
a Memorandum of Understanding and advising the Ministry of Education and Sports
and the Department of Education on structuring and formation of the budget
and accounting procedures (2006).
Nigeria
- Mid-Term Review to assess the performance of the EC programme of support
to the Nigerian Electoral Cycle 2006 - 2011 in terms of relevance, efficiency,
effectiveness and sustainability. Funded by the European Commission (2007).
- Provision of advice on setting up a joint donor-funding mechanism to support
the election in 2007. Work included drafting a Contribution Agreement for
the donors and guidelines for managing their Basket Fund. Funded by the European
Commission (2005 - 2006).
- A short assignment to advise the Head of the Nigeria Civil Service and the
Bureau of Public Service Reforms on the preparation of a strategic plan for
public service reform in Nigeria for submission to the World Bank. Funded
by the Commonwealth Secretariat (2004).
- Part of a consortium for a major State and Local Government Project in Nigeria.
Four pilot states, Benue, Enugu, Ekiti and Jigawa, have been selected with
the aim of extending the programme of advice and support to other states as
the project develops (2000 to 2007).
Philippines
- Tailor-made professional development programme on “Putting People
First : the key to improving service delivery”, commissioned by the
Asian Development Bank and run in Manila. Participants included representatives
from central and local government and non-government organisations in Bangladesh,
India, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Run in
collaboration with the International Development Department of the University
of Birmingham and the UK Audit Commission (2003).
- Design and feasibility study to formulate a project focused on strengthening
government agencies involved in fighting corruption in the Philippines. Support
was provided to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Inter-Agency Anti-Graft
Co-ordinating Council. The project was funded by the European Commission (2002
– 2003).
Poland
- Consultancy inputs and special study programmes for the Ministry of National
Education under a project on Strategic Measures for Achieving Reform Targets.
Worked with senior Polish Government officials to develop and strengthen their
Strategic Policy Unit. Funded by the European Commission Phare programme (1997
to 1999).
- Management training in Krakow for local government administrators. Overall
aim was to prepare local authorities for managing economic development and
attracting inward investment. Funded by the British Council (1998).
Romania
- Provided consultancy advice within the scope of the EC funded project focused
on strengthening the training capacity of the National Institute of Administration
(NIA) and Regional Training Centres. Assistance included development and implementation
of the HR strategy, internal and external communication skills, institutional
development strategy, in-service training strategy, training programmes on
developing coaching abilities, revision and improvement of the training programmes
offered and updating of the documentary funds. Implemented in a consortium
led by Ecole National d’Administration (2007 – 2008).
- Project of Support for Public Administration Reform for the Ministry for
the Civil Service and the National Agency for Civil Servants. Provision of
top-level policy advice on the implementation of the Civil Service Law and
the development of strategies for modernising the Civil Service. Funded by
DFID (2000 to 2001).
- Civil Service Reform Project based in the Office of the Secretary-General.
Main objectives were to develop the Office's capacity to act as a co-ordinator
of Romanian Government policy and to assist it in developing a systematic,
coherent and professional approach to human resource management in the civil
service. Funded by DFID (1997 to 1999).
Russian Federation
- Administrative Reform project to improve the institutional capacity of
the government of Russia. Consultancy is provided in the areas of Policy and
Legal Advice by strengthening the position of executive bodies and status
of the civil service through on-the-job assistance and capacity building.
Project implemented at Federal and Regional levels. Funded by the European
Commission Tacis programme and run in collaboration with Thales (France) (2003
to 2005).
Serbia and Montenegro
- A short scoping mission funded by DFID to establish with the Federative
Republics of Yugoslavia, Serbian and Montenegrin authorities the needs of
different parts of administrations in taking forward the process of EU integration.
(2002).
Sierra Leone
- A three-year DFID funded project on the Establishment of a Human Resource
Management Office and Implementation of a Records Management Improvement Programme.
PAI is working in collaboration with the International Records Management Trust
(UK) and CoEn Consulting (Ghana) to support the Government of Sierra Leone’s
Governance Reform Secretariat (2005-2008).
- In parallel with the above project, PAI and CoEn have also been awarded
a second three-year DFID funded project to conduct Management and Functional
Reviews Across the Full Range of Government of Sierra Leone Ministries. This
project is also designed to support the Governance Reform Secretariat (2005-2008).
Slovakia
- Series of programmes to train Supreme Court Judges about rules concerning
protection of competition in the EU and Slovakia with the aim of ensuring
accurate implementation of EU Laws on accession to the EU. Funded by the European
Commission (2003-2004).
- A project to draft the Ethics Code and the Code of Conduct for journalists
and public officials as well as design a training curriculum in ethics, transparency
and access to information. Project carried out in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption
Unit in the Office of the Government and funded by the European Commission
(2001 – 2002).
- European Commission funded project to Support the National Programme for
Decentralisation and Reform of Public Administration in Slovakia. Project
included a series of seminars for elected representatives to the Self-Governments
regional authorities on the process of decentralization at central and local
administration level and a series of seminars on human resource management
(2002).
- Policy management, budget reform and civil service reform were the main
components of the Support to Public Administration Reform project. A PAI-led
consortium with the Civil Service College Directorate of the Centre for Management
and Policy Studies, UK Cabinet Office, and Northern Ireland Enterprises (NI-CO).
Funded by DFID (2000 to 2003).
- Strengthening of parliamentary processes in the Slovak National Council
through a programme of workshops in Slovakia and study visits for Deputies
and Clerks to the UK Westminster and Scottish Parliaments. Consultancy support
provided in a range of specialist areas, including the legislative process,
delegated legislation and the organisation of parliamentary business. Funded
by DFID (2001 to 2003).
South Africa
- Provided consultancy advice for the EC funded Stocktaking Study of EU-South
Africa Governance Programme 2000 – 2006 by developing a comprehensive
overview, considering resources allocated, partners and results achieved.
(2007).
- Conducted a final evaluation of the EC funded Capacity Building and Institutional
Development for the South African Police Service and the Department of Safety
and Security project. Funded by the European Commission (2006).
Syria
- Conducted an end-of-project evaluation of the Cultural Tourism Development Programme aimed at supporting the Syrian Government to promote Syria as a cultural tourist destination. The objective of the assignment was to help decision-makers in the Government of Syria and the European Commission to assess the impact and sustainability of the Programme (2007).
Tajikistan
- Within the framework of the EC funded Support to Civil Service Reform project
in Tajikistan, our consultant ran two workshops for senior civil servants
on legal and human resource management aspects of civil service reform. The
project was implemented by a consortium led by Human Dynamics (Austria) (2005).
Turkey
- Awareness raising workshop for the Prime Ministry General Directorate of
Local Administration and Department for Improvement of Administration, Turkey,
on the UK Citizen’s Charter with an emphasis on the water charter and
on water subscription issues. This project was funded by the UK Foreign and
Commonwealth Global Opportunity Fund (GOF) in Ankara (2007).
- Training design workshop and delivery of training modules for Turkish public
servants in “Euroskills” as part of of a UK Foreign and Commonwealth
Office Global Opportunity Fund (GOF) project. The project is managed by the
British Council in Ankara (2007).
- Training needs analysis and development of a training plan for Turkish public
servants as part of a UK Foreign and Commonwealth Global Opportunities funded
project on “Euroskills”. The project was managed by the British
Council in Ankara (2006).
Ukraine
- Assessment of the progress achieved by the Government of Ukraine in the
implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Action Plan and
assistance to the European Commission in preparing an ENP Action Plan implementation
review. Project is funded by the European Commission (2006).
- Support to the Government of Ukraine in the development of EU policy co-ordination
mechanism for control and co-ordination of EU policy formulation, analysis,
impact assessment and implementation and coordination of donor support for
the EU-Ukraine Action Plan implementation. The project is implemented in a
consortium led by the British Council (Ukraine) and CPM (Latvia). It is jointly
funded by the UK Department for International Development and the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office (2006 to 2008).
Uzbekistan
- United Nations Development Fund Programme External Evaluation Mission to
review the UNDP’s Development Support Services Programme objectives
and outcomes and provide recommendations on future activities (2005).
Regional Projects
Africa
- Management Needs Review of seven Irish Embassies in Africa (Ethiopia,
Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) funded by the Development
Co-Operation Ireland, Department of Foreign Affairs, Government of Ireland
(2003).
Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and
Slovenia
- Through the FCO’s Global Opportunity Fund (GOF) Reuniting Europe
Programme, funds have been made available to support Regulatory Impact Assessment
in Central Europe. The project’s purpose is to support and create the
mechanisms of regulatory impact assessment (RIA) within the state administrations
of the target countries and to upgrade their practices in order to create
a more favourable operating environment for business. The first phase of the
project consisted of an RIA workshop in Budapest, Hungary, and the second
phase is planned to support the drafting of specific regulations in-country
during 2006 and 2007.
EUROMED countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian
Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey)
- Assessment on relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of
the second phase of the Euromed Heritage programme. Our consultants provided
information to the EC about the past performance of the programme, lessons
learned and recommendations for a possible future phase. Project funded by
the European Commission (2006).
European Commission Funded Framework Contract
on Culture, Governance and Home Affairs (Lot 7).
- In consortium with five other EU-based consultancies, a "framework"
contract to provide technical assistance for short-term expertise in the broad
areas of Culture, Governance and Home Affairs for countries benefiting from
European Commission external aid (2001 to 2008).
United States Agency for International Development
(USAID).
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In consortium with several US and UK-based partners,
a “framework” contract on International Legislative Strengthening,
covering all parts of the world (2004 to 2007)