Public Policy Advisory

Grounded policy advice for high-stakes problems

Strategic advisory services drawing on my political nous, analytical expertise and global frontline advisory experience.

I provide strategic policy advisory services for clients navigating complex economic policy and governance reform challenges. My expertise spans democratic governance, public sector reform, fiscal decentralization and public accountability, informed by direct advisory experience with finance ministries, parliamentary committees, and policy institutions across multiple jurisdictions.

Combining data science capabilities with deep political insight, I deliver evidence-based policy guidance that drives transformational change across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.

What made him particularly valuable was his ability to deliver practical solutions under tight deadlines to a high standard. In our high-pressure environment, his technical skills combined with a positive attitude and good humour helped our team effectively navigate complex public policy challenges.

Shaza

Senior Advisor, NSW Legislature

During my time working with Giles, I found him to be bright, engaging, and hard-working. He is also someone that I feel models the best behaviours and attributes of an international development specialist. Being respectful of cultural differences and eager to learn from and engage in constructive dialogue with counterparts in governmental and civil society institutions.

Richard

Governance and development expert

Giles has a wonderful ability to combine broad questions on why something should be done with the more intricate questions on how…

Nick

Economic Advisor

It is a rare chance that you come across a standout talented expert like Giles.

Cindy

Governance Advisor

Parliament of NSW, Australial

Case studies

From insight to impact: stories of my expertise in action.

Strengthening Parliamentary Budget Oversight in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Parliament faced critical limitations in budget oversight capacity. Parliamentary staff lacked independent analytical capability to scrutinize the national budget effectively, leaving MPs to vote without adequate analytical support. With extremely limited timeframes for budget review and no standardized analytical processes, parliament struggled to provide meaningful oversight of…

Bridging the Between Research and Policy Impact During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The International Growth Centre faced a critical challenge in maintaining research excellence and policy relevance across diverse political and economic contexts during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Head of Country Programmes (Senior Economist), I needed to coordinate eleven in-country teams comprising over twenty staff members across Africa and South Asia while ensuring…

Strengthening Parliamentary Budget Oversight During Myanmar's Democratic Transition

Myanmar’s parliament required urgent strengthening of budget oversight capacity during its democratic transition. The Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) lacked effective mechanisms to exercise control over the executive branch, resulting in limited transparency and accountability in public fund allocation. Parliamentary committees…

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