The IDL Group, part of GRM Futures Group Information

theIDLgroup is a consultancy firm committed to delivering professionalism and fresh perspectives to the challenge of eradicating global poverty. theIDLgroup is part of the GRM Futures Group of international development companies comprising GRM International, Futures Group and Effective Development Group. Together, GRM International, Futures Group and Effective Development Group have managed more than 700 projects in more than 140 countries over more than 40 years for a broad spectrum of clients, including bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments, development banks, foundations, non-profit institutions, consulting firms and commercial corporations. Our work for international development agencies is highly regarded. We have a proven track record of developing effective and workable solutions to complex problems and translating theory into policy and strategy. The work we do is often short-term and strategic in nature, supporting clients and agencies to develop innovative programmes and instruments. We work in 5 "portfolios": * Rural Growth & Livelihoods Security: innovation systems in agriculture, public financing, and productive safety nets (including public works, food- and cash-for-work schemes) * Environment & Natural Resource Management: including forest governance, environmental services, protected area management, resource revenue compliance, extractive industry governance. * Governance: institutional development, organisational reform, accountability, and political economy reviews * Fragile States: social assessments, reviews of ex-combatant DDR programmes, and donor strategies in fragile and post-conflict states * Social Development: social policy, social protection, vulnerability assessments, and support for civil society and community based organisations. Cross cutting themes across portfolios are programme design, aid effectiveness, M&E;, facilitation, policy analysis and evaluation. Specialties International Development, Govenance and Political Economy, Environmental Goverance and Management, Social Development, Social Policy, Social Protection, Fragile and Conflict-Affected States, Rural Livelihoods and Food Security, Evaluation and Policy Analyses