Global Development
Our global development practice operates at the intersection of the creative economy and sustainable development. We connect arts, culture, heritage, and creativity to economic opportunity, innovation, and community resilience – positioning culture as both an economic driver and a public good.
We know leaders face complex questions across diverse contexts – whether it’s about building sustainable cultural ecosystems, strengthening institutions, addressing inequities, or demonstrating impact. We work with governments, funders, institutions, and communities around the world, helping navigate policy design, the inclusion of equity-deserving groups, and the evolving economics of cultural and creative sectors.
We combine research, engagement, and global best practices to support policy development, governance, alternative financing, capacity building, impact analysis, and long-term visioning. With a focus on equity, inclusion, and social cohesion, we help you ensure cultural systems are resilient, representative, and designed to deliver shared benefits across communities.
Our Services:
- Policy Support
- Program Evaluation
- Public and Interest-Holder Engagement
- Research Studies
- Sector Development Strategies
- Social Impact Assessments
- Strategic Plans
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What our clients say...
On behalf of the ICR Facility, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for [Nordicity’s] expertise, commitment, and flexibility throughout the delivery of the intervention for The Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI). Your tailored support has been instrumental in shaping high-quality outputs and helping to facilitate meaningful reform processes with our partner institutions. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we are truly grateful for the professionalism and insight you brought to the assignments.
Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility
It was a true pleasure to collaborate with Nordicity on this sixth edition of the Creative Leadership Programme. They demonstrated a clear understanding of what we were looking for in a programme with an established trajectory and legacy, building thoughtfully on previous editions while bringing fresh global perspectives. The online sessions were particularly enriching, featuring a diverse range of speakers from across different regions of the world, and reflecting a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion — both in the themes explored and in the representation of voices and experiences. Their ability to curate and convene such a broad range of expertise added significant value to the learning journey. Beyond the content itself, Nordicity’s strengths in project management and analysis were evident throughout the programme. I would gladly work with them again in future initiatives.
Alejandra Montemayor LoyoCreative Economy & Arts Manager, British Council