International Development Assistance
Working on public services and making improvements in developing countries involves facing a wide range of challenges that are constantly evolving in terms of their nature, impact, complexity, and required solutions. It is crucial to address these challenges with innovative and adaptable approaches that can keep up with the pace of our ever-changing problems.
We integrate our specialised knowledge in fund management, monitoring and evaluation, strategy, program design and implementation, operational and financial assurance, forensic services, project planning, procurements, and government transformation agendas and anti-corruption measures with a deep understanding of the local context. This allows us to offer solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes, empowering clients and fostering community impact.
A global network of local experts
At HLB, we are dedicated to making a professional contribution towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our International Development Assistance (IDA) experts operate across developing regions, including Africa, South Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
We offer high-quality assurance and advisory services to organisations involved in initiatives that drive social, economic, climate, energy, institutional, and equality objectives. These services play a crucial role in supporting Bilateral and Multilateral Donor Agencies, International and Domestic Non-Profit Organisations, Development Contractors, Government Agencies, and others in accomplishing their goals.
With a focus on international assistance, our network of IDA experts across HLB and strategic partners is designed to provide timely and cost-effective solutions that address local needs effectively.
Our expertise
Design and development
We support clients with research, conceptualisation, stakeholder engagement, definition of tangible goals and objectives, design of management structure, development of operational plan, financial budgeting, sourcing of funding, and identification of legal structure.
Assurance
We offer assurance services including pre-project design feasibility evaluation, maturity assessments, various financial and economic impact analyses and audits, physical verification of assets, and more.
Implementation
We provide services to support project implementation, including, fund management, procurement, outsourcing of contracting and third-party management, project management, reporting and communications.
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