Economy
A prospering economy, but not at the expense of the environment or social equilibrium: this is the challenge facing policy at all levels of government. We support decision-makers with well-founded economic, financial and regional policy analyses. We optimise the organisation of administration and justice and assist their processes.
Macroeconomic
Analyses
- Macroeconomic effects of policy measures
- Growth and productivity
Financial and Fiscal Policy
- Financial and fiscal policy
- Equalization of finances and burdens, spillovers
- Subsidies
Spatial Development and Regional Economic Effects
- Regional economic effects (incidence analysis)
- Spatial planning, site development and location assessment (site analysis)
- Housing policy and basic services
Regional and Economic Policy
- Location and innovation promotion, digitalisation
- Regional policy strategies and measures
- Spatial observation and regional monitoring
- Tourism policy, agricultural policy
- Agglomeration policy and rural policy
Administrative and Judicial Management
- Governance and strategies particularly in the public sector
- Mergers of municipalities
- Judicial organisation and judicial reforms
- Organisational, procedural and management issues
Clients
- Confederation: SECO, ARE, FOAG, FFA, FSO, FOJ, swisstopo
- Cantons, cities and municipalities: Directorates and departments for economics, finance, spatial development and justice, e.g. in the cantons of Berne, Solothurn, Uri, Fribourg and Vaud and in the cities of Berne, Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion and St. Gallen
- Others: Swiss Association of Cities, Tripartite Conference, Capital Region Switzerland, regiosuisse
Society
Ensuring social balance and security for the individual in a fair and efficient way: by analysing strategies and measures for improving efficiency, incentives, financing and intra-/intergenerational solidarity, we help our clients to achieve sociopolitical goals.
Labour Market
- Labour market integration
- Unemployment and unemployment insurance
- Employability
- Working conditions
Personal Security
- Protection of children and adults
- Self-endangerment and external hazards
- (Social) security of vulnerable groups
- Guardianship
Asylum and Migration
- Migration and asylum system
- Social and labour market integration
- Freedom of movement
Clients
- Confederation: FSIO, SECO, SEM, FSO, FHO
- Cantons, cities and municipalities: Directorates, departments and services for labour, social affairs, migration and integration, e.g. in the cantons of Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, Solothurn, Thurgau, St. Gallen, Valais, Fribourg and Ticino and in the cities of Berne, Biel, Zurich and Winterthur
- Others: SODK, KOKES
Education, Family and Gender Equality
Our education system is facing major challenges and must adapt to the times. The concept of family in our society is also continuously changing. At the same time, equality between women and men is lagging behind the constitutional goal. We develop research-based principles and create strategies, concepts and specific solutions for decision-makers.
Education
- Further development of vocational training
- Resource distribution and digitalisation in education
- Optimisation of transitions I and II
- Day school and daycare
Family
- Compatibility of work and family life
- Supplementary childcare
- Family-friendly working conditions
- Monetary and non-monetary support and other services for families
- Family allowances and supplementary family benefits
Gender Equality
- Equality between men and women
- Equal pay audits
- Employment of women
- Employment incentives in the tax and social security systems
- Domestic violence and violence against women
Clients
- Confederation: SERI, FSIO, FOGE, SECO
- Cantons, cities and municipalities: Directorates and departments for education, families and work, e.g. in the cantons of Aargau, Berne, Geneva, St. Gallen, Solothurn and Zurich and in the cities of Berne, Biel and Zurich
- Others: SODK, EDK, kibesuisse, QualiKita Association, Jakobs Foundation, Müller-Möhl Foundation, Alliance F, hotellerie suisse, Papilio Foundation
Health and Ageing
The policy areas of health and ageing are characterised by growing needs and rising costs. Sustainable solutions are needed: we help the public sector, service providers and patient organisations to develop strategies and concepts. We analyse and evaluate supply structures, measures and projects.
Health
- Health policy
- Family caregivers
- Digitalisation in the healthcare system
- Health promotion and prevention
- Public Health
- Healthcare
- Healthcare costs and financing
- Mental health
- Addiction policy and addiction aid
Ageing
- Ageing models and strategies
- Age policy
- Dementia
- Intermediary structures
- Spitex
- Inpatient long-term care
Clients
- Confederation: FOPH, FOS, FSO, FSIO, eHealth Suisse, Obsan, Tobacco Control Fund
- Cantons, cities and municipalities: Directorates, departments and specialist agencies for health and ageing, e.g. in the cantons of Aargau, Berne, Grisons, Nidwalden, Solothurn and Zurich and in the cities of Berne, Biel, St. Gallen and Thun, SODK
- Service providers: Care homes and Spitex organizations and intermediary structures
- Organisations and associations: Alzheimer Switzerland, CURAVIVA Switzerland, Health Promotion Switzerland, IdéeSport, Swiss Lung Association, Pro Mente Sana, santésuisse, Spitex Switzerland, Swiss Association of Cities
Transport
Meeting mobility needs with no excessive burden on the environment, public finances and the population through the negative effects of transport: We support public and private sector organisations in their endeavours to meet this goal. We analyse transport policy strategies and measures, evaluate projects and programmes, and develop relevant scientific foundations
Costs and Benefits
- Road and rail accounts for the federal government and the cantons
- Accident, noise, health and environmental costs
- Benefits of transport systems
Data Analysis
- Analysis of traffic data
- Switzerland-wide data models on mobility and settlement development
Evaluation of Transport Projects
- Evaluation methodology (e.g. NISTRA)
- Manuals and guides
- Evaluation and prioritisation of projects
- Suitability assessment
Strategies and Measures
- Transport financing solutions for the federal government and the cantons
- Financial plans in the transport sector
- Price models for transport, mobility pricing
Mobility and Space
- Overall mobility strategies and strategic development programmes (STEP)
- Coordination of settlement and transport, agglomeration programmes
- Multimodal hubs and transport services
- The future of mobility
Transport Market
- Regulations in road transport and rail freight
- Potential and profitability analyses for transport modes and services
Clients
- Confederation: ARE, FEDRO, FOEN, FOT, FOCA, FSO
- Cantons, cities and municipalities: Directorates and departments for transport, mobility and civil engineering, e.g. in the cantons of Berne, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais and Zurich and in the cities of Basel, Berne, Thun and Zurich
- Regional organisations: Regional Conference Bern-Mittelland, Agglo Basel
- Transport companies: SBB, BLS, RBS, BERNMOBIL, SNCF
- Others: ASTAG, Port of Switzerland, TCS, VCS, VöV, national and international research programmes (NRP, EU), WHO
Energy and Environment
Integrating energy, climate and environmental policy at international level and making it economically viable: we advise the federal government, cantons, and municipalities, as well as energy suppliers, on the formulation of their strategies, on the development of concepts and specific measures, and on their implementation.
Energy and Climate Protection
- Economic assessment of energy and climate policy measures
- Energy perspectives and greenhouse gas scenarios
- Cantonal energy strategies and energy concepts
- Electricity market regulation
- Concessioning of hypropower plants
Water bodies, biodiversity, climate adaptation
- Waters
- Ecosystems, landscape
- Biodiversity, neobiota
- Climate adaptation, drought, hazard prevention
- Food, soil and agriculture
Environmental economics and circular economy
- Economic assessment of environmental measures, sustainability assessment
- Environmental economic issues
- Circular economy, sustainable economy
- Waste, wastewater and water management
- Raw materials, resource management
- External costs, noise, air pollution
Clients
- Confederation: FOEN, SFOE, ARE, FFA, FTA, SECO
- Others: Intergovernmental Conference of the Mountain Cantons RKGK, Wasser-Agenda 21, AQUABERN Association, Pro Natura, VSA, SIA, Resun AG, SVKI, WWF, SVGW, Swisselectric, Wärme Initiative Schweiz, KliK Foundation, OcCC, national and international research programmes (NRP, EU)