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Projects

Global Best Practice Group’s experts have undertaken multisectoral and multidisciplinary projects in their individual capacities for international development agencies, governments and private sector clients. Together they bring their collective knowledge and experience to provide solution-focused interventions and policy recommendations that seek to alleviate poverty, enhance transparency and good governance and increase livelihood options and human well-being quotients. Global Best Practice Group’s strategic inputs are directed towards sustainable development outcomes that integrate environmental, social and economic aspects into all decision-making activities.

Accounting and Financial Advisory Leadership

Senior advisory support was provided in auditing, valuation, taxation, and financial advisory services across complex regulatory environments. The engagement included advising institutions on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, financial restructuring, and dispute-related financial analysis. The work supported judicial proceedings and strengthened institutional financial management practices.
In parallel, academic and professional engagement advanced research in financial reporting, risk management, and innovation performance, contributing to stronger professional standards and the dissemination of international best practices across the regional accounting and advisory sector.

Agri-Food Industrial Park and Resilient Economic Development

Acted as advisor on procurement and institutional arrangements for the Agri-Food Industrial Park initiative under the CAPRED programme in Cambodia. Supported the development of developer selection procedures, evaluation criteria, and implementation frameworks aligned with Cambodian legislation, international best practices, and donor requirements. The assignment also included drafting complex procurement documents, engaging with ministerial and external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance and capacity building to government and technical counterparts.

Procurement Implementation under EU PRAG Rules

Provided legal procurement advice and technical assistance to the IGAD Promoting Peace & Stability in the Horn of Africa Region project team, ensuring adherence to EU PRAG procurement regulations. Supported capacity-building initiatives by guiding IGAD staff on procurement processes to align with EU requirements and international standards, delivering targeted feedback and legal recommendations. Advised IGAD leadership, including Heads of Programmes, and communicated key observations to the ADA Procurement and Finance Compliance Officers, contributing to improved compliance and operational efficiency in procurement activities.

Regulatory Reform for International Organizations

Conducted comprehensive reviews of procurement manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and institutional procurement processes for several international organisations, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Global Centre for Adaptation, the Centre for Reproductive Rights, the European Spallation Source (ESS), and UNRWA. The work assessed compliance, effectiveness, and internal alignment of procurement frameworks with organisational policies and international best practices. Based on these reviews, prepared assessment and recommendations reports proposing improvements to governance structures, organisation of the procurement function, and the efficiency and consistency of procurement operations.

Procurement Policy Innovation

Authored a high-level policy paper exploring the potential of e-procurement to optimize public procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall effectiveness. Led innovative, policy-oriented research focused on leveraging e-procurement to generate value-added economic benefits and streamline both business and administrative operations, with a particular emphasis on e-GP Public Procurement within the Commonwealth. This initiative culminated in a data-driven policy paper presenting actionable insights and strategic recommendations to maximize the benefits of e-procurement technologies.

Food Voucher and Cash Assistance Program in an Economic Crisis

Between 2019 and 2023, Sri Lanka endured a turbulent period of economic instability, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, policy missteps, and political uncertainty. This led to soaring core and food inflation, currency devaluation, and a doubling of the poverty rate, undoing decades of economic and social progress. In response, GBPG’s expert was engaged by the UN World Food Programme to review the country’s social protection and nutrition programs, focusing on reaching the most vulnerable households with targeted assistance aimed at alleviating food insecurity while preserving their purchasing power.
Operational research was conducted to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s voucher program compared to cash and in-kind food distribution. The analysis covered time and cost savings, beneficiary outcomes, program quality in terms of food security, nutrition, and empowerment. A pilot program was then designed to address critical gaps related to hunger, malnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, which contribute to stunting and wasting. In light of the financial crisis, strategies were proposed to better target the most at-risk households and integrate the pilot into the broader social protection framework to enhance existing safety nets.