Expertise

What Britain’s old railways can tell us about today’s transport investment

Britain's inherited rail network helped CEPA separate transport investment driven by current economic conditions from investment driven by historical infrastructure patterns.

Financial adviser for offshore transmission owner evaluations

CEPA was appointed, as part of a consortium of financial advisory firms led by Smith Square Partners, as financial adviser to Ofgem on the competitive tender process to select the offshore transmission owner for TR7-TR13 tender rounds.

CEPA named as one of the UK’s top 5 economics consulting firms in 2026

Based on feedback from clients, consultants and other sector participants, Consultancy UK has placed CEPA in the top, diamond level ranking of economics consultancy providers in the UK.

Unitaid publishes CEPA’s evaluation of its investments to support introduction of novel P. vivax treatments

The evaluation also highlights broader strategic lessons for Unitaid in the context of tightening global health financing and increasingly difficult prioritisation decisions.

CEPA Australia seeks to fill three key roles

CEPA is seeking senior candidates with the networks, expertise and drive to expand our existing Australian practice into new services, clients and geographies: Partner - Head of CEPA Australia; Director or Managing Consultant; and Senior Consultant or Consultant.

Analysis of the UK Government’s official methods to assess the value of innovative life sciences manufacturing

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has published a detailed analysis of the application and design of the HM Treasury Green Book, which was prepared by CEPA.

CEPA continues to grow with additional consulting staff in the UK

We are delighted to welcome eight new members of the CEPA consulting team in London, with two directors, two consultants and four economists adding to CEPA’s expanding pool of people to support our clients.

CEPA’s Strategy Review of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is published

CEPA was appointed to conduct the end-term strategic review of The Global Fund for 2017-22.

CEPA co-founder knighted in the King’s 2024 Birthday Honours

We congratulate Dr Keith Palmer OBE, who has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to international development.

Women in Economics: Breaking Barriers Together

CEPA Senior Consultant Charlotte Hallam joined the panel for the Women in Economics event, along with female economists from the Bank of England, KPMG and the Fraser of Allander Institute.

Report about unlocking new sources of electricity system flexibility from households published

Energy Systems Catapult has published a report, prepared with input from CEPA and Ovo, that developed and tested innovative retail propositions against a range of 2030 market scenarios to identify how to best elicit flexibility.

Transformational impacts of transport investment

We are pleased to have helped our client understand how and why transport schemes achieve transformational impacts and how contextual factors can work with a new transport investment.

Reputation acknowledged by ranking recognition

CEPA thanks those clients, industry leaders, associates and future economists for the feedback they provided to Consultancy.uk, resulting in the firm’s high-level, 2023 ranking as one of the “Top Economics consulting firms in the UK”.

LSE students present findings about biodiversity policy

We are pleased to have supported another cohort of students undertaking the Capstone Course at the London School of Economics (LSE). 

CEPA has again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading management consultants

We are grateful for the continued positive feedback from the market, which has led to CEPA retaining its position in the Financial Times' ratings.

CEPA’s impact assessment of proposed energy market reforms to encourage flexibility

We are pleased to have supported Elexon with an impact assessment of BSC Modification P415, designed to allow independent aggregators of demand side response to trade customer flexibility directly.

CEPA recognised as one of the UK’s leading management consultants

Following another year of providing high-quality advice to our clients across our core sectors, we are grateful for the positive feedback from the market, which has led to CEPA’s inclusion in the Financial Times’ independent ratings report.

Modelling the impact of a patent pool for essential medicines in low- and middle-income countries

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a Geneva-based organisation that negotiates and manages licences for essential medicines, which it makes available to generic manufacturers for the benefit of low- and lower-income countries.

Locational energy pricing in the GB power market

Working with energy networks specialists TNEI, we have produced new research for Energy Systems Catapult on the role of locational energy prices in facilitating the decarbonisation of Britain’s energy system.

Assessment of proposed electricity trading arrangements between the UK and EU

Working with international partners, we have delivered a cost benefit analysis of proposed arrangements for day-ahead trading of capacity on electricity interconnectors between GB and other markets following the UK’s departure from the EU.

Evaluation of ‘Innovation Link’ Ofgem’s innovation support programme

The Innovation Link is Ofgem’s main support programme for innovators looking to launching novel propositions. It offers regulatory guidance as well as trials and derogations, contributing to an enabling and adaptive regulatory environment to benefit consumers and support the UK’s transition to net zero.

CEPA’s Impact Assessment helps industry to determine merits of Electricity Meter Splitting

CEPA’s analysis of the impacts of proposed modification P379 has helped the industry to better understand the merits and drawbacks of introducing electricity meter splitting. Our findings led to the proposer withdrawing the modification.

IUK-BBL: Consideration of adjustments to the NTS Charging Regime

Impact Assessment: Consideration of adjustments to the NTS Charging Regime

Ofgem consults on amendments to Gas Transmission Charging regime

Ofgem, Great Britain's independent energy regulator, is seeking views on its 'minded to’ decision on the proposals for modification to the gas transmission charging arrangements.

Unitaid long-acting HIV drugs modelling support

Unitaid commissioned CEPA to develop a model to quantify the potential uptake and impact of long-acting drugs for anti-retroviral treatment of HIV.

CEPA in the media as Air Quality News reports

“City leaders call for £1.5bn funding to support national Clean Air Zone network”.

Increasing government spending to tackle air pollution

CEPA analysis - commissioned by UK100 - shows that increasing government spending to tackle air pollution will lead to significant wider economic benefits.

CEPA’s expansion continues across its offices

Increasing demand for CEPA's support and advice drives a growth in consulting team numbers.

Evaluation of cooperation agreements between health organisations

The Global Fund commissioned CEPA to conduct an evaluation of its Cooperation Agreements with WHO and the Stop TB Partnership on the provision of technical assistance to support the development of country concept notes and grant-making.

Technical support to AGRA’s policy team on micro reforms

CEPA was appointed by AGRA to provide additional training and technical support provided to its Micro Reforms for African Agribusiness (MIRA) team.

Technical support to complete impact assessments of investments

CEPA, in partnership with Kantar Public East Africa, was engaged by the IFC and GAFSP to assess the impact of multiple investments in Tanzania and Senegal.

Cost-benefit analysis of new interconnectors in Ireland

Our cost-benefit analysis for the electricity interconnectors demonstrated that increasing the interconnection of Ireland to other markets is expensive but the benefits are likely to outweigh the costs.

Senior hire to meet demand from energy companies and regulators worldwide

CEPA today welcomes Gary Keane as a director to the consulting firm’s London headquarters.

Evaluating the social and economic impact of investments in wastewater

CEPA conducted a literature review of methodological approaches to evaluate economic and social impact of investments in the wastewater sector.

Estimating a shadow value of water

CEPA were appointed by the EBRD to support them in developing estimates of an economic value of water, reflecting the full social costs of water...

Financial and economic analysis of Morocco’s water leakage reduction objective

CEPA was hired by the World Bank to review Morocco's submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Merger support in the water sector

CEPA supported Ofwat in the CMA inquiry into the merger of South West Water and Bournemouth Water.