FHI 360 UK is the wholly owned UK subsidiary of FHI 360. As well as supporting the full range of FHI 360 services, particularly in global health security and economic resilience, FHI 360 UK delivers innovative and politically aware governance and Public Financial Management (PFM) programmes globally – including in fragile and conflict-affected states.

FHI 360 is a global nonprofit organisation that mobilises research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. We have spent more than 50 years developing bold solutions to global challenges and creating measurable results through research and application of scientific breakthroughs. We work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that expand access and equity so that communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to shocks, and achieve thriving futures.

Our history

FHI 360 opened our office in London in 2019 to support our work with the UK Government and build on our partnerships with the FCDO and the UK development community. In 2020, FHI 360 acquired Konung International (KI), and international development consultancy specialising in delivery of innovative governance and PFM programmes. These combined operations came together in 2022 to form FHI 360 UK.

Our approach

FHI 360 UK specialises in Political Economy Analysis (PEA) that recognises power is issue and context specific. This perspective draws attention to understanding the agency of different actors relative to their interests, influence, and networks to identify opportunities for and barriers to action for progressive change. We use applied PEA to ensure programmes have greater relevance because they are responsive to the context; deliver insights into why change does or does not happen; help teams navigate complexity with a focus on opportunities and alternatives; and support decision making that has a greater likelihood of inclusive, sustainable and people-centred impact

In all of our programmes, we emphasise an approach based on in-depth detailed analysis of all circumstances surrounding a developmental challenge. This considers political economy, conflict, culture, livelihoods, environment, gender, demographics and social exclusion. We believe that grasping these essential factors can help the design and implementation of better, more sustainable programmes.

We work in tandem with local partners, donors, governments, and fellow implementing partners to conduct and incorporate ongoing analysis, that is constantly updated to reflect changing circumstances. This approach allows us to design adaptive programmes that are responsive to contextual drivers and constraints whilst simultaneously empowering local stakeholders – whether citizens, government, or civil society – to take ownership of and drive forward reforms.