IDC Ltd is a boutique consultancy undertaking a range of socio-economic research, analysis and activities for development projects on site. It operates worldwide with a focus on the African continent and other emerging markets. IDC Ltd is cost competitive providing international expertise and a high percentage of local content, without the operational overheads of the major global consultancy groups, offering a personal service. IDC Ltd Clients include major oil and mining companies and agro-industries, as well as various International Financial Institutions (IFC, AfDB, EIB, World Bank) and international donors (Dfid, SIDA). IDC Ltd’s greatest resource is its team of consultants and associates supported by the unique experience and knowledge of founder Ally Bedford. Armed with diverse experience and fresh perspectives, our consultants hail from all over the globe. They are characterized by 100% commitment to fulfill any given task, develop cost effective, innovative solutions and deliver outstanding results on time. IDC Ltd is sustainable, we recruit in-country fresh graduates from a range of disciplines and local languages, we train them to international best practice to enable them to support projects in their home countries long after IDC has gone.