Shaping National Priorities in a Continental Economic Strategy
A national ministry of social development was invited to contribute to the African Union’s Ten-Year Social and Solidarity Economy Strategy, a project involving coordination across dozens of countries and multiple stakeholder groups. The ministry needed to ensure that its national priorities were effectively represented in the final strategy. We conducted an economic impact assessment of […]
Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement for Public Finance Transformation
A municipal finance department was tasked with contributing to the UAE Ministry of Finance’s transformational projects aligned with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. The programme, led by the national finance ministry, aimed to introduce digital consultation tools, streamline bureaucracy and improve budget preparation methodologies. Arband Partners supported the department by designing and implementing a […]
Supporting Regional Input into a Global Human Rights Strategy
A regional human rights institution was invited to contribute to the development of a new multi-year strategic plan for a leading international alliance of national human rights bodies, GANHRI. The process required input from diverse regions and demanded careful alignment with international standards, as well as sensitivity to emerging global challenges such as climate change […]
Advancing Private Sector Readiness in Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program
A private hospital network in Saudi Arabia was seeking to align its operations with the national Health Sector Transformation Program (HSTP), a flagship initiative under Vision 2030. The HSTP aims to overhaul the Kingdom’s healthcare system, focusing on digital health, private sector participation, disease prevention and patient-centred care. For private providers, the challenge lay in […]
NGOs in a Challenging Global Context: Adapting to Political Instability and Regulatory Change
Non-governmental organisations are navigating a period of pronounced uncertainty, as shifting political climates and evolving regulatory frameworks reshape the environment in which they operate. Around the world, restrictive policies and heightened scrutiny are testing the resilience and adaptability of NGOs, forcing many to rethink their strategies for both survival and impact. This dynamic is […]
Strategic Foresight: How the UAE’s Vision 2031 is Leveraging AI for Policy Innovation
The United Arab Emirates has long positioned itself as a pioneer in digital government, but its ambitions for the coming decade are even more striking. Through the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, the country is not only seeking to become a global leader in AI but is also fundamentally reimagining how policy […]
Navigating Funding Challenges: How NGOs Can Adapt in an Era of Declining Resources
The landscape of global philanthropy is undergoing a profound transformation, compelling non-governmental organisations to reconsider the very foundations of their financial sustainability. In Europe, a climate of increased institutional scrutiny – underscored by recent findings from the European Court of Auditors on the opacity of EU funding for NGOs – demands unprecedented levels of transparency […]
Building Resilient Organisations: Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times
For NGOs and public sector bodies, the ability to withstand disruption and continue delivering essential services has become a defining feature of success. In an era marked by political upheaval, economic volatility, and rapid societal change, resilience is no longer a desirable trait but a fundamental necessity. Strategic planning, when approached as an ongoing […]
Reputation at Risk: Crisis Management for NGOs and Public Sector Leaders
The digital era has fundamentally altered the landscape of reputational risk for NGOs and public sector leaders. Today, a single misstep or negative incident can be amplified within minutes, reaching a global audience through social media and online news outlets. In this environment, the stakes are higher than ever, and the margin for error is […]
The Role of Economic Impact Assessments in Shaping Public Policy
Policymakers and organisational leaders are increasingly turning to economic impact assessments as a vital element in the decision-making process. These assessments provide a systematic method for evaluating how a proposed policy, project, or programme might influence a local, regional, or national economy. Rather than relying on assumptions or intuition, stakeholders can use these evaluations […]