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A preparatory study in evaluating Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), and benchmarking their performance

Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) provide a range of services including R&D to single clients in the public and private sector, and to groups of firms.

Barriers to SME growth in sub-Saharan Africa

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone
East African | Economic

SQW is working with Menon Business Economics to undertake a desk based review of barriers to SME formation and growth in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on three East African countries – Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania – and on access to finance for firms in the formal economy.

Design of Support Programme for Technology Service Centres and Technology-Based SMEs – Croatia

July 28, 2016
Economic Planning | Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning
Technology

SQW was commissioned to make inputs to preparation of a World Bank technology development project for Croatia. Specifically, we were asked to review existing technology service centres, and develop proposals for their further development, and for related support to new and small technology based firms, including provision of incubator space for new businesses, and establishment of a seed fund.

Proposals for development of an internationally competitive service sector in Shanghai

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone | Urban Planning

SQW, together with two other UK-based consultancies with regional offices in Hong Kong (GMI and Shankland Cox), were commissioned to formulate plans for reform of the service sector in Shanghai and redevelopment of the central commercial area of the city. The main objective was to facilitate the growth of Shanghai as an international financial and business centre for China, and of a wide range of services to support rapid industrialisation and economic development in the Yangtse Basin, a region […]

Feasibility Assessment and Business Plan for a Science District in Guangzhou

July 28, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning | Urban Planning

The main objective of the project was to prepare a concept plan as the first stage of a full feasibility and business planning study for a 6 sq km area of Guangzhou which is to be developed as a science district.

Science Park Study

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was asked by CIVIX, a planning and design firm, to assist them to advise UWI on a new science park at their Mona Campus in Jamaica. This involved thinking through the policy stance which the University should take in order to maximise likely benefits without disrupting its main academic purposes. We also considered in outline the property development and phasing approach which might be possible given local market conditions and national economic development objectives.

Feasibility study for development of a special economic zone and related investments

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone | Transportation

We were commissioned by a private client to undertake a detailed feasibility and planning study for study for development of a special economic zone and related investments in Kingston.

Land Transport Master Plan for Brunei Darussalam

July 27, 2016
One Belt One Road | Transportation | Urban Planning | Urban Planning

The aim is to propose for a smart integrated land transport system. The Smart Land Transport system will provide a nationwide quality, rapid, efficient and safe transport service network that can ensure sustainable, equitable and uncongested mobility and connectivity in livable cities to support the long term 2035 development goals.

Feasibility study for an Agro Technology Park

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

We were commissioned by the Government of Brunei to undertake a feasibility study of an Agro Technology Park. The Park will help diversify the country’s economic base. It will have three main roles: a location for agricultural/horticultural research and its commercialisation; a physical location for development of the Brunei Halal brand – involving the importation, testing, certification to Halal standards, packaging, branding and re-export of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc; and the development and production of products based on the […]

Olympic Jobs Evaluation

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | Media, Creative and ICT Sectors

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been characterised by an emphasis on the regeneration and economic benefits which they have the potential to bring to the UK, to London and in particular to the Host Boroughs of East and South East London. In July 2012, SQW was commissioned by the Greater London Authority to undertake an evaluation of 2012 Games-time employment, and in particular the extent to which employment opportunities were secured by previously workless Londoners. The […]