Policy and Strategy Development

The knowledge we acquire through our economic and social research and analysis, together with the learning developed through our evaluation assignments and the clear and unambiguous recommendations we provide, means ekosgen are well-placed to advise clients on policy and strategy development.

In difficult economic times, when resources for intervening to address economic challenges directly are under severe strain, policy makers need to think more creatively than ever before about the most effective solutions to intractable, long-term problems.

We adopt a consultative approach to policy and strategy development.

Broadly, our approach involves:

• Independently assessing the evidence and context
• Consulting all relevant organisations
• Facilitating stakeholder discussions to agree strategic priorities
• Developing clear objectives ensuring there is a direct link to the evidence base
• Preparing a strategic framework which sets out how the objectives will be achieved

The exact approach and level of detail provided varies according to client requirements. The Yeovil Economic Strategy and Vision Refresh, prepared for South Somerset District Council, sets out broad themes which will help to attain the overall objective of establishing Yeovil as one of the leading towns for investment, growing businesses and employment choice.

In contrast, the Sheffield Economic Masterplan, prepared for Creative Sheffield in 2008, goes beyond setting out a strategy for change and framework for economic growth, to provide detailed project descriptions identifying how the strategy will be implemented.

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