Stemming from its founder's personal experience, the firm's professional philosophy is based on the conviction that the human factor is the crucial element in making projects work and in realising return on investment for the beneficiaries. Projects are carried out in the staunch belief that an effective transfer of knowledge, which takes into account and incorporates local and cultural values, can only be assured through close co-operation with all participants and stakeholders.

Optimising institutional performance is the key to achieving sustainable development in an increasingly complex economic and social environment. Edburgh consultants assists organisations to develop the institutional framework and systems that enable them to manage change and implement their development programs efficiently and effectively.

Optimising institutional performance is key to achieving sustainable development in an increasingly complex economic and social environment. Edburgh consultants assists organisations to develop the institutional framework and systems that enable them to manage change and implement their development programs efficiently and effectively.

Our focus is therefore on projects that combine economic advancement with community development, enhancing the physical and social environment. Edburgh consultants is committed to strengthening government and community structures, communications and networks that will enhance the long-term impact of projects, particularly in sectors such as health and education. When developing the design and implementation strategies for each project, Edburgh consultants keeps issues such as environment protection and gender equity to the forefront, in the knowledge that they play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development. Edburgh consultants' emphasis on community development also underlies its commitment to the transfer of specialist skills and technologies to those who will be responsible for a project once Edburgh consultants has completed its project responsibilities.

The structure of Edburgh consultants enables the firm to be cost-effective and rapid in its response to clients' demands. With access to a large and global network of experts in every aspect of its fields of expertise, originating i.a. from professional institutes, universities, training centres and through co-operation with affiliated firms, the availability of the right personnel is guaranteed. This extensive network of public and private sector contacts in almost all regions ensures it can readily access business re-engineering expertise in these areas for application to overseas projects.