NGOs and public authorities 

The challenge

Organisations tackling today’s most urgent issues : climate change, inequality, democratic decline - are working in highly complex and uncertain contexts. Common obstacles include:

  • Turning ambitious missions into clear, actionable strategies.

  • Building alliances and coalitions strong enough to shift systems.

  • Engaging communities and stakeholders in ways that foster trust and legitimacy.

  • Navigating limited resources while addressing interconnected crises.

  • Finding the right balance between day-to-day delivery and long-term transformation.

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Our Services

We accompany NGOs and public authorities in clarifying their direction, strengthening collaboration, and building approaches that last.

Our work includes:

  • Strategic planning and organisational development that connect vision with daily practice.

  • Policy-Relevant Research
    Independent analysis to inform decisions and influence debates. Our work includes:

    • Literature reviews to map existing knowledge and evidence.

    • Landscape analyses to understand actors, trends, and dynamics in complex fields.

    • White papers to propose solutions and shape policy discussions.

  • Internal and external foresight workshops to explore possible futures and prepare for uncertainty.

  • Participatory research to ensure strategies reflect lived realities and diverse perspectives.

  • Narrative design to communicate missions in ways that resonate and mobilise.

  • Network coordination that transforms loose connections into effective alliances.

  • Multi-actor process design and facilitation to help different voices work together on common goals.

Our Added Value

Decades of experience in policy, strategy, research, and collaborative processes.

  • A trusted network of experts and practitioners with civil society experience across Europe and beyond, bringing diverse knowledge and perspectives.

  • Systemic insight: understanding interconnections and identifying leverage points for change.

  • Proven facilitation skills: creating spaces where institutions, civil society, and communities can build trust and act together.

  • Creative methodologies that combine research, dialogue, and art to spark fresh approaches. 

  • Multi-level experience: from grassroots work to European and international policy arenas.

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To view our past work, check out the “GDP+3 report” in our featured projects