What we do
Economic, strategic and management services for regional and rural Australia — built on method refined over three decades.
Business & investment cases
With over 100 investment and business cases completed on a range of regional infrastructure and social assets, SED can scope, develop and deliver feasibility studies, investment and business cases to all necessary investment-management standards.
Economic impact & analysis
SED's economic assessments are renowned for their thoroughness and credibility. Our work is evidence-based and robust. Whether supporting an investment or business case or provided stand-alone, we assess economic impact across assets, social infrastructure and programs — and, with extensive impact and modelling experience, analyse economic issues specific to an industry or a region.
Strategy & governance
A core service offering, SED's strategic and governance reviews have delivered value for private and public clients across a range of industries and geographic locations. We connect planning, strategy and governance — underpinned by effective leadership and strong culture.
Market analysis & regional profiles
SED's market analysis and regional analysis provides unique and evidence-based insights into the current state and future drivers of regional economies — the opportunities and the constraints that shape what's possible.
Workforce analysis
Whether by industry or by location, SED has developed a unique and value-adding approach to workforce analysis that considers not just skills, but the drivers of skills needs and the underlying knowledge bases that are increasingly central to leading-edge workforce analysis.
Program & process evaluation
With an extensive body of ex ante and ex post evaluations, we specialise in program and process evaluations in regional and rural contexts — measuring outcomes against intent and turning findings into practical next steps.
Financial modelling & data analysis
SED is renowned for its financial and data analysis. From basic financial forecasting to more complex statistical, geospatial and spatial modelling, SED produces modelling to suit a range of circumstances and contexts.
Research
Experienced researchers, able to review the literature and develop research proposals covering qualitative, surveying and quantitative research techniques.
Engagement & facilitation
A vital element of most projects is stakeholder engagement and consultation, completed in person or online with technology that keeps it efficient and complete. SED are also experienced facilitators for boards, workshops, training and as presenters — as part of wider projects or as stand-alone activities.