OpenCities specialises in economic change management. We work with governments and businesses to create positive, lasting economic impact in a range of geographic markets with a focus in the Arab world.
Our offering:
- strategic policy development, economic planning, project design and capacity building to promote employment, productivity and growth
- economic research and data analysis
- specialist knowledge in the education, finance and public sectors and in city and regional development
- people-based organisational transformation including transparent recruitment processes and effective objectives-based performance management
What’s our USP?
OpenCities combines a highly analytical approach to problem solving, deep knowledge and experience of policy and development around the world and long experience in the Middle East. Our staff operate in Arabic and French as well as English.
How do we work?
We work with a network of associates each of whom is a leader in their field. Using our networks and language skills we work in a range of markets with a focus on the Middle East. We bring a global perspective to local challenges.
Recent clients
In the last 18 months we have worked for the economic development board of a world city; a large UK-based training provider; the world’s premier management consultancy; and the UK government. We have undertaken market research in the Middle East, advised a large property developer on the establishment of economic cities in the Gulf, worked with a central bank on financial sector reform in North Africa, and produced the data analysis and underlying research for a city-wide vocational skills strategy. We have also undertaken pro bono work for the World Bank and British Council.
