Our Services
Socio-Economic Development
Socio-Economic Development
Socio-Economic Development
Helping organizations address complex social and economic challenges through clearer strategy, stronger funding models, and effective delivery
Helping organizations address complex social and economic challenges through clearer strategy, stronger funding models, and effective delivery
OUR PURPOSE
Stronger institutions, better services, and wider access to opportunity drive sustainable development
Stronger institutions, better services, and wider access to opportunity drive sustainable development
This requires systems that are accessible, well designed, and durable
This requires systems that are accessible, well designed, and durable
Social policy and sector strategy
Social enterprise and ecosystem development
Impact measurement and M&E systems
Capacity building and program delivery
Institutional design and governance
Social funds and financing structures
SELECTED CAPABILITY
Social policy and sector strategy
Advisory support on policy direction, sector priorities, and the strategic choices that shape social development systems
WHAT WE DO
We intervene where social systems risk becoming fragmented, underfunded, or ineffective
We intervene where social systems risk becoming fragmented, underfunded, or ineffective
WHAT WE DO
Social policy and sector strategy
Social enterprise and ecosystem development
Impact measurement and M&E systems
Capacity building and program delivery
Institutional design and governance
Social funds and financing structures
SELECTED CAPABILITY
Social policy and sector strategy
Advisory support on policy direction, sector priorities, and the strategic choices that shape social development systems
Social policy and sector strategy
Social enterprise and ecosystem development
Impact measurement and M&E systems
Capacity building and program delivery
Institutional design and governance
Social funds and financing structures
SELECTED CAPABILITY
Social policy and sector strategy
Advisory support on policy direction, sector priorities, and the strategic choices that shape social development systems.
OUR APPROACH
We help clients strengthen the systems, services, and institutions that shape long-term social and economic outcomes
We help clients strengthen the systems, services, and institutions that shape long-term social and economic outcomes
A structured approach to designing, delivering, and scaling impact
A structured approach to designing, delivering, and scaling impact
Strategy & Governance
Strategy & Governance
Strategy & Governance
Designing policy frameworks, institutions, and sector strategies that enable effective social systems
Designing policy frameworks, institutions, and sector strategies that enable effective social systems
Impact & Evidence
Impact & Evidence
Impact & Evidence
Embedding measurement systems to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes
Embedding measurement systems to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes
Interventions & Ecosystems
Interventions & Ecosystems
Interventions & Ecosystems
Building and scaling programs, platforms, and social ecosystems
Building and scaling programs, platforms, and social ecosystems
Building and scaling programs, platforms, and social ecosystems
Capital & Financing
Capital & Financing
Capital & Financing
Structuring blended finance and investment vehicles to mobilize capital for impact
Structuring blended finance and investment vehicles to mobilize capital for impact
Structuring blended finance and investment vehicles to mobilize capital for impact
OUR APPROACH
We help clients strengthen the systems, services, and institutions that shape long-term social and economic outcomes.
A structured approach to designing, delivering, and scaling impact.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We support stakeholders shaping social outcomes at scale
We support stakeholders shaping social outcomes at scale
Governments & Public Authorities
When institutions need to:
• Design national strategies
• Structure funds and programs
• Strengthen policy and governance
International Organizations
When programs require:
• Implementation grounding
• Institutional strengthening
• Cross-country delivery
Non-Profits & Investors
When organizations need to:
• Scale impact
• Access funding
• Build capacity and ecosystems
Governments & Public Authorities
When institutions need to:
• Design national strategies
• Structure funds and programs
• Strengthen policy and governance
International Organizations
When programs require:
• Implementation grounding
• Institutional strengthening
• Cross-country delivery
Non-Profits & Investors
When organizations need to:
• Scale impact
• Access funding
• Build capacity and ecosystems
RELATED PROJECTS
Dunecrest at work.
Dunecrest at work.
PUBLICATIONS
Research that shapes the field
Our research sets the agenda as often as it follows it — framing the questions the sector hasn't asked yet, from cross-border awqaf frameworks to the governance models that make Islamic social capital work in practice.
Dunecrest publishes peer-level research, frameworks, and field perspectives across the Islamic social finance landscape. Explore the full collection below.
PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES
Selected partnerships and alliances
Selected partnerships and alliances
Global Partner
Social Impact Network
Civic Futures
Development Forum
Strategic Alliance
Alliance One
OUR EXPERTS
A global team of social development practitioners and advisors
A global team of social development practitioners and advisors
LEAD EXPERT
LEAD EXPERT
Dr. Diaa Aljuneidi
Dr. Diaa Aljuneidi
Associate Partner
Associate Partner
Socio-Economic Development expert with 15+ years of experience advising governments and institutions on policy, institutional reform, and economic transformation
Socio-Economic Development expert with 15+ years of experience advising governments and institutions on policy, institutional reform, and economic transformation
Supported by a multidisciplinary team across strategy, impact, and delivery
Supported by a multidisciplinary team across strategy, impact, and delivery
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Related Practices
Spatial Intelligence
Urban economics and regional development; urban innovation; public policy for cities and regions; urban sustainability; climate resilience and green infrastructure
Islamic Social Finance
Islamic social finance strategy; structuring, mobilisation, and deployment of Islamic social capital; innovative and blended Islamic finance solutions; FinTech enablement
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Sustainable Infrastructure
Green and sustainability strategy; climate finance; net-Zero decarbonisation roadmap; renewable energy strategy; ESG enablement; climate impact assessment; water management strategy
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Healthcare Innovation
New product development; go-to-market strategy; health volunteerism strategy and initiatives; hospital operations improvement; market expansion
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
People & Teams
Capacity building; mentoring; executive coaching; acceleration and incubation programmes; complex facilitation; human capital plan; change management
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Related Practices
Spatial Intelligence
Urban economics and regional development; urban innovation; public policy for cities and regions; urban sustainability; climate resilience and green infrastructure
Islamic Social Finance
Islamic social finance strategy; structuring, mobilisation, and deployment of Islamic social capital; innovative and blended Islamic finance solutions; FinTech enablement
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Sustainable Infrastructure
Green and sustainability strategy; climate finance; net-Zero decarbonisation roadmap; renewable energy strategy; ESG enablement; climate impact assessment; water management strategy
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Healthcare Innovation
New product development; go-to-market strategy; health volunteerism strategy and initiatives; hospital operations improvement; market expansion
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
People & Teams
Capacity building; mentoring; executive coaching; acceleration and incubation programmes; complex facilitation; human capital plan; change management
KEEP EXPLORING
Related Practices
Spatial Intelligence
Urban economics and regional development; urban innovation; public policy for cities and regions; urban sustainability; climate resilience and green infrastructure
Islamic Social Finance
Islamic social finance strategy; structuring, mobilisation, and deployment of Islamic social capital; innovative and blended Islamic finance solutions; FinTech enablement
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Sustainable Infrastructure
Green and sustainability strategy; climate finance; net-Zero decarbonisation roadmap; renewable energy strategy; ESG enablement; climate impact assessment; water management strategy
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
Healthcare Innovation
New product development; go-to-market strategy; health volunteerism strategy and initiatives; hospital operations improvement; market expansion
ACCEPTING PROJECTS
People & Teams
Capacity building; mentoring; executive coaching; acceleration and incubation programmes; complex facilitation; human capital plan; change management
Smart policies. Strong systems. Lasting impact.
We help structure social development as a long-term investment in people and outcomes.
Smart policies. Strong systems. Lasting impact.
We help structure social development as a long-term investment in people and outcomes.