Adam Smith International was founded in 1992 in response to the growing international interest in practical advice on economic and government reform. They are now a leading independent governance and economic consultancy. They are based in London, Delhi and Nairobi and have project offices throughout the world.

Their aim is to apply their professional and consulting skills, independence and rigour in the fight against poverty and for economic growth for the citizens of countries facing the need for good governance, economic and social change. They work throughout South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, South East Asia and East Europe. They provide high quality governance and economic thinking underpinned by practical support for ministers, officials and citizens at all levels. 

They have an international reputation for providing authoritative technical expertise and for being pragmatic and committed to getting things done, often in the most difficult circumstances. They have a long-established reputation and extensive experience of delivering development projects that work, and contribute to sustainable outcomes.