- Do you want to move your economic development strategy from ‘the shelf’ and put it into action?
- Does your economic development strategy include your wider business community?
- Do you know what you want to achieve but need assistance in developing a feasibility study and a business case?
- Do you know how to assess the effectiveness of your community initiatives?
The development of local economies has been identified as a key priority within council LTCCPs to ensure long term local and regional viability.
Our capability
PwC has extensive experience and expertise in the provision of economic development consultancy services to local, regional and central government.
The creation and delivery of economic development strategy is a particular strength, with a comprehensive approach that takes account of:
- Key drivers
- Social, political and environmental issues
- Existing infrastructure, businesses and economic activity
- Synergies across individual strategies
At the activity level the firm also can facilitate:
- Feasibility studies
- Social and economic impact studies
- Funding advice and applications
- Major events including business development
Our track record of delivering value:
- Auckland City Council, investigation of project opportunities for the Learning Quarter
- Facilitating the creation of Vision Manawatu
- Rugby World Cup, ran bid office and assisted with business case
- ASB Community Trust, funding assessment including the Okara Park redevelopment
- Auckland City Council, business case development for major events bidding
- Manukau City Council, COMET family literacy programme social and economic impact study
- Arts Centre feasibility study, Wellington City Council
- Education New Zealand, market analysis
- Airport business case review, Palmerston North City Council
- Airport business case review, Napier City Council
- Major stadia business case development including Eden Park, Westpac Stadium and Carisbrook
- Airfield usage analysis, Waimakariri District
- Investment New Zealand, industry capability studies
The combination of these skills and experiences maximises the chances of the tangible delivery of economic outcomes.
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