Advising governments since 1989

Strategic consulting meets real-world delivery

GG International advises governments and institutions on reform, and works with local partners to bring proven technology into its markets, so the capability stays local.

1989
Founded
New Zealand
36+
Years advising
reform & delivery
100+
Countries
6 regions
110+
Clients
public & private sector
What we help build

Outcomes that hold in complex markets

We are engaged for delivery, not decks. Our work is measured against the indicators our clients are accountable for.

Resilient economies

Diversification and productivity that hold under shocks.

Digital public infrastructure

Identity, data exchange, and services that scale nationally.

Trusted institutions

Governance and reform that citizens and markets believe in.

Sound financial systems

Supervision, inclusion, and stability by design.

Climate resilience

Adaptation and transition financed and delivered.

Infrastructure delivery

Bankable projects and mobilized private capital.

AI-enabled advisory

From AI ambition to responsible implementation

AI is changing how governments plan, regulate, deliver services, and manage risk. We help institutions move from ambition to accountable systems: governance frameworks, data infrastructure, policy intelligence, and practical use cases that strengthen public-sector capacity.

Policy intelligence
Public-service modernization
Regulatory supervision
Infrastructure planning
Risk modeling
Responsible AI governance
Technology Partners

Proven technology, with the local capability to run it

We bring proven technology into our markets, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and sustainable building. We find the technology a country's strategy calls for, reach the company that owns it, and set it up with a local partner. Technology owners gain a clear path to market, through commercial channels and public procurement.

  1. Access

  2. Localize

  3. Build

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Global reach

Local delivery in 100+ countries

Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, with leadership hubs in Washington DC, Phnom Penh, and Ulaanbaatar, backed by a global expert network. We are planning an office in the Middle East.

Africa
29 countries
Americas
6 countries
Asia
28 countries
Europe
23 countries
Middle East
10 countries
Oceania
11 countries
Explore global reach
Trusted by

Working alongside those accountable for outcomes

Multinational Companies
  • ACLEDA
  • AES
  • Barito Pacific
  • CSX
  • Ericsson
  • Fletcher Challenge
International Development Organizations
  • ADB
  • AFD
  • AFDB
  • DFAT
  • EBRD
  • EU
Central Banks and Insurance Regulators
  • Bank of PNG
  • Bank of Thailand
  • Central Bank of Kosovo
  • Central Bank of Liberia
  • Central Bank of Malawi
  • Central Bank of Solomon Islands
Other Government Ministries and Agencies
  • An-Najah National University
  • Cambodia MEF
  • Cambodia MoC
  • Cambodia Post and Telecom
  • Cambodia Rural Development
  • Cambodia Science and Tech
Non-Government Organizations
  • Conservation International Cambodia
  • EMD2
  • FINCA
  • Green Climate
  • GRET
  • Oxfam
People

Practitioners who have sat on the other side of the table

Meet the team
Rami SHARAF
Rami Sharaf
Executive Chairman
Basheer SHARAF
Basheer Sharaf
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Russell LEITH
Russell Leith
Director and Acting Chief Financial Officer

Turn a complex reform agenda into a system that delivers.

For ministers, regulators, development institutions, investment leaders, and technology owners entering our markets.