Oxford Policy Management

Oxford Policy Management

Global policy analysis and implementation consultancy

Overview

Oxford Policy Management is an international development consultancy that partners with national leaders to improve public policy in low- and middle-income societies. It provides analytical and practical policy expertise across social and economic policy and governance through a global network of offices, working with local and international experts to research, design, implement, and evaluate policy in over 100 countries. The company’s methods combine rigorous analysis with hands-on policy support delivered through its network of associates and staff. Unlike firms that offer off-the-shelf solutions, Oxford Policy Management emphasizes collaboration with decision makers to tailor evidence-based policies and programs to local contexts. Its goal is to bring about lasting positive change by helping governments design, implement, and assess effective public policy and governance reforms.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Oxford Policy Management

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Why Oxford Policy Management is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oxford, United Kingdom

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 showed active work in Pakistan, Indonesia, and global poverty evidence.
  • OPM is still hiring in Oxford, Berlin, Nairobi, Delhi, and Dar es Salaam.
  • FCDO-backed projects in water, education, climate, and poverty stayed prominent through July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DEEP and Thrive conclude later in 2026, threatening revenue and retained staff.
  • OPM's pipeline depends heavily on FCDO, exposing it to UK aid reallocations.
  • A lost FCDO framework collapses OPM's core consulting engine within 12 months.

What makes Oxford Policy Management unique

  • OPM translates research into donor-funded policy implementation, not pure advisory reports.
  • Its Magenta Book value-for-money approach now shapes UK Government evaluation guidance.
  • OPM runs large multi-country consortia like DEEP, Thrive, and Climate Compatible Growth.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Academia Magazine
Dec 22nd, 2023
Bridging Gaps for Better Education Policy in Pakistan

The initiative, a collaboration between the Oxford Policy Management (OPM) and the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE), aimed to harness expert knowledge for practical policy decisions that can reach every child.

Kantar Public
Aug 13th, 2022
Alex leaves Oxford Policy Management Ltd

Alex joins from Oxford Policy Management and has more than 17 years’ professional experience in international development and public policy evaluation and research for public realm clients across the globe.

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