Our solutions at Nurture & Foster are crafted to help governments and corporations tackle complex development and business challenges. We combine data-driven analysis with stakeholder engagement to design customized strategies. For each assignment, we perform gap assessments and then co-create solutions with our clients. Some of our key services include:
We assist government agencies in streamlining regulations and procedures to create a transparent, efficient environment for businesses. This often involves process mapping, digitizing approvals, and setting up single-window systems. For example, in India’s national reforms over the past decade, more than 39,000 compliance requirements were eliminated and unified digital filing systems were launched to speed up approvalsmakeinindia.com. NF’s approach is to benchmark best practices (such as those in the World Bank EoDB index), conduct stakeholder workshops, and recommend “SMART” (Streamlined, Meaningful, Adaptable, Relevant, Transparent) reforms. We provide support in drafting business reform action plans, designing online services (permits, registrations, etc.), and training officials on new processes. By simplifying permits, licences, and clearances, we help reduce red tape and improve the overall business climate for both local and foreign investors.
We build robust IT systems and management information systems (MIS) for public-sector programs and private projects. Our work starts from understanding client requirements and leads to a complete digital solution. We perform end-to-end system design – from database and interface design to implementation and training. For instance, consultants working on development projects must “understand the needs of departments regarding [an] MIS…assess system requirements…[and] suggest potential IT solutions”. We closely coordinate with government IT teams and vendors to implement solutions that enable real-time monitoring, data analytics, and reporting. By deploying custom dashboards and data tools, NF’s information systems ensure that decision-makers have timely, accurate information and can automate routine workflows. This might include online grievance portals, digital platforms for grant management, or cloud-based dashboards that track project indicators. Throughout development, we emphasize data quality and sustainability, so that public servants can continue to manage and update the system independently.
We help governments attract investment by identifying opportunities, showcasing projects, and facilitating investor linkages. Our work covers strategy formulation and event management. NF can help shape the agenda, prepare investment materials, and coordinate industry delegations. More broadly, NF can assist with producing investment promotion materials (sectoral brochures, project dossiers), organizing roadshows and B2B meetings, and structuring investment cells or promotions agencies. We analyze market trends, assess competitive advantages, and advise on incentive packages. In our engagements, we combine on-ground insights with global best practices to maximize investor interest – whether through organizing thematic sessions or virtual outreach campaigns. Our approach is always collaborative: we work alongside our clients always.
We offer evidence-based policy advisory to help governments formulate and refine regulations, schemes, and strategic policies. Our multidisciplinary team conducts research, stakeholder consultations, and pilot studies to inform sound policy design. As one consultancy emphasizes, “we combine data analytics expertise with [our] experience navigating the policy development process” to address public issues. NF’s method involves assessing international and local benchmarks, running impact analyses, and drafting clear policy recommendations. We help clients at every stage – framing issues, writing cabinet notes, and setting up monitoring frameworks – so that the final policy or regulation is robust, transparent, and aligned with development goals.
NF designs and implements skill development programs to enhance employability and livelihoods. We begin with rigorous need analyses and skill-gap studies to identify which trades or sectors need focus. Recognizing that building an “employable workforce” is a top national priority, our interventions are often aligned with central schemes and state missions. We also work with institutions to upskill instructors and ensure courses match market demand. NF’s role can include organizing job fairs, advising on apprenticeship programs, and developing e-learning platforms. Throughout, we measure outcomes – tracking certifications and placements – and feed lessons learned back to policymakers to continuously improve the system.
We support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in becoming more competitive and market-oriented. Our services span advisory on business development to cluster strengthening. From various diagnostics, we help design interventions like credit facilitation, skill training for artisans, technology adoption, and marketing support. We frequently work on cluster development projects – bringing together groups of SMEs in a region (e.g. handicrafts, textiles) and linking them with common facilities and knowledge networks. NF also advises industry departments on implementing government MSME schemes, such as marketing assistance or loan guarantees. By integrating financial, technical and managerial inputs, our advisory services help MSMEs scale up, enter new markets, and create jobs. We measure success through indicators like revenue growth, cost reductions, or new business linkages achieved.
Throughout all our solutions, NF emphasizes collaboration and capacity building: we work hand-in-glove with client teams so that recommended systems and policies can be owned and sustained. Whether it’s simplifying permit workflows, rolling out a web-based dashboard, promoting a state’s investment potential, drafting a new employment policy, or empowering local entrepreneurs, our approach is always holistic, context-aware, and results-driven.
