Driven by curiosity

Baker & York specialises in research that informs public policy interventions and market strategy across the APAC region.

Established in 2020, Baker & York was inspired by curiosity about the world around us. Our approach to research and strategy might be rigorous, but it is also informed by the conversations and connections formed through time spent with people around the world.

“We are proudly boots on the ground and in the know, understanding the challenges, trends, and ways of thinking that will drive better outcomes for everyone” — Erin Watson

Policy Research

  • International policy is often fraught with challenges including language and transparency barriers. We are experienced at policy analysis at all levels (international law through to local and customary laws) across the Asia Pacific, India and Latin America.

  • Our team of field researchers works international to conduct high-quality consultations and data-collection drawing on our network of stakeholders across the region.

  • We conduct English and foreign language policy and desk reviews covering academic and grey literature drawing on our academic partnerships for access to leading journals and publications that brings you the latest empirical thinking on key policy issues.

  • We author or co-publish public policy reports with strong empirical foundations to support advocacy efforts with regulators and the government or to drive new policy agendas.

Strategy and Analytics

  • We provide expert advice to organisations on high-level decisions to improve performance, achieve goals, and gain a competitive advantage.

  • Our international team of analysts can help you to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions by analysing and presenting complex information in actionable formats. We’ve helped clients to understand everything from football memberships to socio-economics in Southeast Asia.

Public Affairs and Diplomacy

  • We help to advise on strategies to influence public opinion, policy, or decision-makers to advance specific causes or objectives. We have a deep network in Canberra and in international governments especially in India and Southeast Asia.

  • We have delivered public diplomacy programs including delegations, roundtables and events in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia and have designed public affairs strategies for the US Government.

  • As former Sky News contributor and regular on the ABC including Q&A and the Drum, we work with media on key developments in international public policy.