Economic Planning and Management

GDSI is one of Europe’s leading firms of economic development programmers. We have more than 20 years experience in the preparation of national, sectoral and regional development programmes in both EU member states and pre-accession economies. In addition to the preparation of economic development programmes, GDSI has significant expertise in creating the management systems necessary to implement such programmes effectively.  As part of the management arrangements for such programmes, we have:

  • built the capacity of Managing Authorities in various countries to co-ordinate and manage development programmes (particularly in the context of the effective absorption of EU Structural Funds)
  • designed the mechanisms and procedures for project preparation and assessment
  • established monitoring and evaluation systems as an integral part of the programme management effort
  • set up financial control and audit procedures for these programmes

We have specialist expertise in the preparation of economic and physical development plans for the establishment of industrial zones and other types of economic infrastructure.

GDSI offers a full range of services covering all aspects economic planning and management, including:

  • National development programming
  • Regional and rural development programming
  • Sectoral development programming
  • Planning of economic infrastructure projects (industrial zones, special zones, tourism developments, etc.)
  • Short-, medium- and long-term economic planning
  • Programme management systems including institutional arrangements, monitoring and evaluation systems, financing procedures, monitoring and evaluation systems, etc
  • Socio-economic surveys and research Training to policy makers and practitioners

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

 

 

Our Team

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Pauric Brophy – Managing Director

Pauric Brophy – Managing Director

With Master’s Degree in Economics from UCD and expertise in regional development, tourism, macro-economics, eGovernment, eLearning, etc

Dr. Michael Cuddy - Director

Dr. Michael Cuddy - Director

Having Master’s in Agricultural Sciences and PhD in Economics, Michael specialises in regional development, special planning, aid co-ordination, M&E, education...

Olga Broderick – Executive Director

Olga Broderick – Executive Director

With MA in Public Policy from Maxwell School, Syracuse University, NY, Olga’s expertise is in public administration, institutional reform, capacity...

Anna Lobanova – Head of Administration

Anna Lobanova – Head of Administration

Anna holds Degrees in Education and Accountancy, and is responsible for general administration and logistics, framework contracts and liaison with...

Nicholas Holmes – Project Manager

Nicholas Holmes – Project Manager

With MSc in Business and Entrepreneurship from DIT and a post-graduate management diploma from the UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School,...

Danil Samoilenko - GDSI UK Director

Danil Samoilenko - GDSI UK Director

With MA in European Studies from the University of Wales, Danil is specialising in regional and local economic development, institutional...

Chiara Pittalis – Project Manager

Chiara Pittalis – Project Manager

Chiara has a Master’s Degree in Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning and is an experienced researcher in regional development issues.

Mary Casserly – Project Manager

Mary Casserly – Project Manager

Mary has a BBS in Economics, Finance and French from University Limerick. She also holds a professional legal qualification from...

Contact Info

GDSI Limited
Block 15, Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
Ireland

Tel.: +353 91 761000
Fax: +353 91 761032
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Contact Info

GDSI UK Limited
Alderman's Park, 2 Regents
Redland Court Road
Bristol, BS67BH
United Kingdom

Mob.: +44 (0) 77686 00870
Fax:   +44 (0) 11798 92505
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