Economic Development Services First is a dedicated international development consultancy. It has a proven track record working on social and economic development issues working with a number of major donors including DFAT, MFAT, the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank as well as with other bilateral, regional and multilateral donors.

EDS First

As a dedicated international development consultancy, EDS First, has proven track record across all main categories of development activity. With a range of major international partners including the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank its services span, training, policy design, economic analysis and program evaluation. Its geographic coverage includes South and South East Asia, and the Pacific.

Areas of Expertise

EDS First has a broad range of capabilities across a diverse field of development areas. These include: Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation; Training and Capacity Building; Trade Policy & Aid for Trade; Private Sector Development; Social Inclusion & Gender; and Economic Analysis, Good Governance & Regional Cooperation.

Where we work

EDS First has a strong focus and particular expertise in sustainable development issues impacting the Pacific region having worked in nearly all of the Pacific Island Countries over the past twenty years. Some major programs have included economic analysis on the impact of globalisation and technological innovation for Pacific Island Countries, advisory work on the feasibility, negotiation and implementation of trade agreements, capacity building support for key Pacific Island institutions …