Economic Development

The modern view of economic development today refers both to the increase of GDP and to indicators of improving life conditions. The local, regional and national economic agencies have to deal with a complex and globalized environment in which the economic advantages are continuously redefined (competition, jobs and company creation) and fundamentally connected to social issues (environment, quality of life, fight against poverty, etc.).

Through its Economic Development Practice, iFact supports this sector by proposing innovative solutions to its clients to help them meet adequately their objectives. We are working across all sectors of economic and social development, especially on issues relating to:

- Private sector development
- Entrepreneurship
- innovation and creativity
- Regional policies
- Social development and the
- Reinforcement of not-for-profit organizations, community groups and foundations.

Our consulting services span the complete cycle from originating an idea to the implementation of a solution. We accompany our clients in their research and forecasting, in the identification and evaluation of important issues, in the development of new concepts or policies and during the implementation phase of their strategy. We are also intervolved in program or project evaluations.

Our clients are federal or provincial ministries, local and regional economic development agencies, sector associations and groups as well as not-for-profit organizations and charities.

Experts

David Santelli
Economic Development Practice
Director
Montreal, Canada

 

Throughout his career as consultant and business executive, David Santelli has gained a sound experience in economic development at an international, regional and local level. His core competencies revolve around three main dimensions: entrepreneurship development and company support for clients in creative and technology-related fields; harnessing the creative economy as regional economic development vehicle; and leveraging the dynamics of the social economy.

 

In addition, he has built an in-depth expertise in the strategic development of organizations dedicated to economic, social and community development. Before joining iFact, David was an executive at an international federation representing the corporate interests of the, at that time emerging, Internet and Multimedia industry. In this position, he has set up and lead an international network of competencies and knowledge involving key scientific and industry stakeholders. David Santelli is a graduate from the École des Hautes Études Internationales de Paris, and has obtained a M.A. degree in International Relations from the Laval University, Canada.