Oxford Policy Management

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is an international development consulting firm, that helps policymakers design and implement sustainable solutions for reducing social and economic disadvantage in low- and middle-income countries.

The company works with organisations such as DFID, 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 120 staff, OPM is based in Oxford, UK, with offices in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan 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.

Issues addressed

Examples of OPM’s studies and policy work include:

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