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Anderson Solutions
Anderson Solutions was created by Jennifer Anderson to offer high quality client services that add real value to economic development policies and interventions.
Anderson Solutions can draw on a wealth of experience to ensure that each project team is tailored to meet the demands of a commission. Associates of Anderson Solutions who add value through their specialist knowledge are introduced below.
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Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer has over 12 years experience in economic development, eight years of which have been in consultancy and four years in the public sector. Her experience has given her valuable insight into how the delicate relationship between economic theory and the challenges on the ground has an influence on outcome and success; this has led to a very practical approach in her work.
Her main interest is in the rural economy but she has worked throughout the UK in both urban and rural locations. Her projects have included the creation of new economic frameworks and strategies for communities and industries; the appraisal of proposed infrastructure within an economy such as visitor attractions, transport or educational facilities; and the evaluation of public sector interventions, including food and drink and business development initiatives.
She has also been a speaker at international conferences, predominantly on issues surrounding development at the periphery of Europe.
Anne Cameron
Anne is a freelance economic development professional. Her specialist areas are evaluation, impact analysis and social research.
Anne has a first degree in Applied Economics from the University of Ulster and a masters degree in International Business History from the University of Reading. On leaving university Anne worked for DTZ Pieda Consulting in Edinburgh for ten years until 2005, thereafter she worked for Biggar Economics until August 2007. She now works on a freelance basis.
Throughout her consultancy career she has worked for clients in the public and private sectors across the UK. She is a member of the Social Research Association.
Donal O’Herlihy, O’Herlihy & Co
O’Herlihy & Co is a management consultancy that specialises in technology and innovation, business creation and development, trade development and e-business. Find out more about O’Herlihy & Co at the company’s website www.oherlihy.co.uk
Dr Alison Ramsay
Alison is an experienced qualitative researcher and has a strong interest in the themes of fisheries, rural economies, community and identity.
Alison has a particular interest in fishing communities and the impact of fisheries management on those communities. In 2006 she graduated with a PhD in anthropology, based on her thesis, ‘Fishing the Past, Managing the Future: crisis and change in Shetland fisheries’.
Dr Phil Say, Natural Capital
Natural Capital specialises in environmental management and sustainable development, with clients in both the public and private sector.
Natural Capital was established by Dr Phil Say in 1998 as a consultancy offering environmental and sustainability advice and assessments. Services include:
- sustainability appraisal (SA) and indicators;
- strategic environmental assessment (SEA);
- environmental impact assessment (EIA);
- community planning and workshop facilitation;
- feasibility studies, project evaluation, strategy development and business planning.