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ICF is an international consulting firm working in public policy, international development and ports and logistics. In February 2012 the GHK group was acquired by ICF International (www.icfi.com). Public policy: ICF provides research, strategy, evaluation and analytical services in public policy. We have teams working on issues as diverse as employment, environment, education, climate change, innovation, health, welfare, justice, governance and social policy. We work around the policy cycle - identifying problems, advising on the design of policies and strategies, and providing impact assessments, implementation support and evaluations. International development: ICF manages and implements large urban development and transport sector projects. We are experienced in implementing assignments which involve strategic assessments of urban institutions; recommending sound policy advice; developing operational frameworks for institutional reforms; and preparing effective priority investments for future projects. Ports and logistics: Our team provide technical and advisory services that cover: strategic & master planning, forecasting & scenario planning, benchmarking & competitiveness assessment, independent market assessment & due diligence, feasibility studies & investment appraisal, cost benefit / impact assessment, public-private partnership (PPP), regulatory advice, pricing, tariff, concessions and economic development.

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, develops tools and resources that advance professional local government management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. Follow us on LinkedIn for company updates and resources for local government. Visit our website for more information: https://icma.org/ You can also follow us on the following channels: Twitter -- https://twitter.com/icma Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/ICMAORG/ Youtube -- https://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/icmaorg/