Strategy, Advocacy
& Vision
What is the vision for your region & how can we help you get there?
AEC works with industry leaders, government bodies, and regional stakeholders to shape the future of industries through advocacy, visioning, and long-term strategic planning.
By developing clear, actionable vision frameworks and advocacy strategies, we help our clients secure support, funding, and investments for their region or sector’s future. Our work empowers industries and communities to realise their full potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Strategy Development
We lead the development of long-term strategies that guide regional and industry growth. This involves aligning stakeholders around shared goals, identifying key growth drivers, and designing roadmaps that are both visionary and actionable. Our work bridges big-picture thinking with practical implementation, ensuring strategies are grounded in evidence, opportunity, and impact.
Regional & Business Visioning
Through detailed community and stakeholder engagement, we help regions define their vision for the future, identify opportunities, and create Strategic plans that reflect their goals and aspirations.
Advocacy
We craft advocacy strategies that amplify the voice of industries or regions, ensuring that the region or key sectors receive the attention, funding, and policy support they need for future growth.
Regional Transition & Diversification Planning
We support industries in navigating disruption, developing resilience plans, and diversifying or transitioning their economies to remain competitive and adaptable in the face of change.
Policy Analysis
We develop, review, and evaluate policies and investment programs that support industry growth, ensuring that they align with the goals of local and state governments, regional stakeholders, and local communities.
Program Design & Evaluation
Our team develops and assesses investment programs and policy initiatives that foster regional growth. We ensure programs are responsive, outcomes-focused, and aligned with broader strategic objectives.
Comparative Benchmarking
AEC applies benchmarking to evaluate regional or sector performance against national and global standards, helping identify gaps, strengths, and best practices for strategic advantage.
Design & Visual Communication
Transform complex information into clear, compelling visuals that support decision-making and stakeholder engagement. We ensure that every output is both informative and visually impactful.
