Oxford Policy Management

Oxford Policy Management
Founded 1979
Focus International development
Location
Area served
 Global
Employees
 250 Globally
Website http://www.opml.co.uk/

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is an international development consulting firm which aims to help low- and middle-income countries achieve growth and reduce poverty and disadvantage through public policy reform.

The company works with donor organisations such as UNICEF and the World Bank, as well as governments and NGOs, in areas such as health, education and social services, with a strong focus on research. With nearly 250 staff, OPM is headquartered in Oxford, UK, with offices in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania and South Africa.

History

Born out of the University of Oxford in 1979, when it was originally known as the Food Supply Analysis Group, OPM initially focused on applied research to help solve the food security problems of Eastern and Southern Africa.

Five years later it became the Food Studies Group, addressing both the supply and demand sides of public services, supported by statistics and survey capabilities.

In 1996 Oxford Policy Management was established as a limited company, separate from the University of Oxford. The company was owned half by staff and half by investors, former employees and friends of OPM, as it is today.

In 2007 Oxford Policy Management set up its first international office, led by local nationals, in Islamabad, Pakistan. It now has offices in nine countries,

Issues addressed

Examples of OPM’s studies and policy work include:

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