We deliver economic development projects and programmes to support the international poverty reduction agenda and encourage equitable economic growth. Projects and programmes benefit from our technical expertise in economic development and our experience of managing a wide variety of initiatives in this area. We tailor our expertise and management services to meet specific needs.

What we offer
In our project management, we draw on internal expertise gained through working in areas ranging from macro-economic policy to local economic development. Our networks include universities, financial institutions, local, regional and national governments, and the wider business community in UK and around the world.

How we work
We provide our partners and clients with:

			internal expertise gained through practical experience of managing economic development
			access to teams of experts
			access to universities, financial institutions, local, regional and national governments, and the wider business community in the UK and around the world
			staff experienced in managing many types of projects and programmes.

What we do
We offer project management services in:

			macro- and micro-economic reform
			regional policy and sector strategies
			support to business development
			small and medium enterprise development and financing
			development of public and private sector management skills
			labour market reform
			community businesses and women’s enterprise
			partnerships between the public and private sectors.

Examples of our work
View examples of our work in developing and transitional countries.

To find out more about our work in economic development, please contact your local British Council office or contracts.projects@britishcouncil.org