OpenCities specialises in economic change management. We work with organisations in the public and private sectors to create positive, lasting economic impact in a range of geographic markets with a focus in the Arabic-speaking world.
Our offering:
- strategy development and action planning
- performance management and organisational transformation
- project development
- economic research and data analysis
What’s our USP?
- we operate in Arabic, French and English
- we work in sectors that are key for economic development such as education, banking, construction, tourism and leisure
- we have experience working with government departments that develop and implement economic policy such as Economy, Finance, Planning, Regional Development and Central Banks; Trade and Business; Education
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.
