On the ground and in the know.
We help you navigate policy and politics in the Asia Pacific
We analyse the world up close - not from afar. We walk its streets, listen to its voices, and see its realities.
Baker & York is an international public policy advisory firm headquartered in Melbourne, with a regional office in Colombo and an active presence across the Asia Pacific. We help governments, multilateral organisations, and companies navigate policy and politics shaped by economic, regulatory, and geopolitical shifts.
Our team of policy, technology, and economics experts has worked on the ground in more than 14 countries and delivered projects serving 68 countries globally. Our work spans the full spectrum of Market Strategy, Research & Analytics, Policy & Regulation, Government Relations, and Economic Development, supporting work that moves from insight to action.
Across all these projects, what has set us apart is our ability to combine on-the-ground regional insight with global subject expertise, an approach we carry into every engagement.
We believe research should spark action. Strategy should shift systems. Diplomacy should build trust. And every decision should be guided not just by intellect, but by care for its impact.
Our experts have been featured in
68+
Countries served globally
14+
Countries worked in on the ground
30+
Clients served around the world
We are the bridge between evidence and action. Between boardrooms and communities. Between the complexity of today and the clarity of tomorrow.
Our Services
Market Strategy
We help you navigate and assess new market opportunities in emerging economies, across a range of sectors and industries.
Research & Analytics
We deliver data-driven research, from economic modelling to field studies, enabling clearer insights and evidence-based decisions.
Policy & Regulation
We help companies navigate existing and emerging policy agendas, and support governments and international organisations in developing new policy innovation.
Government Relations
We help you communicate your message to policymakers through tailored strategies and advice, informed by the latest political intelligence.
Economic Development
We help implement economic development programmes
focused on gender equality, the green transition, investment, the digital transition, and broader economic reforms.
“We’re proudly on the ground and in the know—shaping solutions through real insight into challenges, trends, and mindsets. That’s how we deliver better outcomes”.
— Dr. Erin Watson (CEO, Baker & York)
From our desk
Politics, minus the spin. Neil Pharaoh and
Erin Watson put the week's biggest
political stories through the pub test
does it make sense, is it fair and what
does it really mean? New episodes weekly.
The Pub Test | Podcast
Weekly updates on geopolitics as it unfolds,
looking at what’s moving and the meaning beneath the surface. Short, sharp, and to the point,
designed as a weekly read for those
following global shifts closely.
In Brief | Newsletter
Shaped by data, context, and close observation, these reports connect evidence to the bigger picture and support informed decision-making.