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Planning study for North Lantau, Hong Kong

This involved a detailed planning and engineering study for the area between the new airport and Kowloon, led by Scott Wilson. SQW’s role was to advise on proposals for a new industrial estate and technology park as part of the overall development.

Mid-Term Evaluation of the China Project Development Facility (CPDF)

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Economic Planning

SQW was contracted by the IFC to undertake a mid-term evaluation of the China Project Development Facility. The aim was to provide donors and the IFC with an independent assessment of CPDF’s activities and outcomes to date and to help donors decide on their funding options for CPDF’s next cycle. Project work involved consulting with key stakeholder groups, undertaking a survey of programme beneficiaries, financial analysis of the CPDF as well as assessing its development impact. The report detailed […]

Management of the BioInnovation Corridor

July 26, 2016
Science and Technology Feature Planning | Science and Technology Park

The BioInnovation Corridor is an initiative, in the Brunei-Muara District, led by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) of The Government of Brunei Darussalam. The Halal Industry Innovation Centre (HIIC), has been established to promote the development of Halal Certified Industries in Brunei Darussalam.

BGEC – Brunei Guangxi Economic Corridor

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone

An economic cooperative strategy to mutually stimulate the development of the two places by combining their respective resources, strengths and capabilities. The maritime route joining the two places is also one of the key links of the “One Belt, One Road”, a global economic trading network being created by the Chinese government.

Design of Phase 2 of the South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF)

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning

SQW was commissioned to develop the detailed design for phase 2 of SEDF, which will run from 2008 to 2014. The design was developed based on experience to date with phase 1 (for which SQW undertook the mid term review in 2005), the expectations of donors (SEDF is funded by IFC, the European Commission, DfID and several other bi-lateral donors) and changing constraints and opportunities in the region (including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and North East India).

Agri Business Sector Support – Bangladesh

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was contracted by IFC to support preparation of a support strategy and action plan for the agri0business sector in Bangladesh. The SEDF supports SME growth and has chosen to adopt a sector focused approach, with agri-business being one of the target sectors due to its importance to the economy and potential for productivity and income improvements among SMEs. The support was provided to SEDF staff to develop an action programme drawing on best international practice, but tailored to […]

Australian National University Research Park Concept Plan

July 22, 2016
Science and Technology Feature Planning | Science and Technology Park

ANU’s proposed campus development policy plan included the idea of utilising an undeveloped but environmentally sensitive part of the area as a research park. We were asked to work with senior university staff to develop a concept plan which identified clearly the objectives and prospective market orientation of the scheme, the scale and nature of development, allowable activities, outline organisation and management arrangements, and the broad resource implications to ANU. In doing so we worked closely with the local […]

Overview of European Business Information Centres (EBIC) in Asia

July 22, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning
EBIC

The EU has established a network of EBIC’s throughout the Asia Pacific region. Four are already operational in Bangkok, Bombay, Kuala Lumpur and Manila. Others are planned for Colombia, Jakarta, and Vietnam. This assignment was to produce a report considering how EBICs had operated to date and their likely future evolution; bearing in mind links with TICs and Asia Invest.