ILLAC undertakes cause-driven commercial and not-for-profit projects, offering advisory services to advance institutional frameworks and corporate practices, with a particular focus on Turkey and other transition and emerging economies.
Since 2005, ILLAC and its associates have served as consultants to international development banks, UN agencies, and select NGOs, including, but not limited to, the World Bank Group, IFC, EBRD, UN Women, UNFPA, UN SSE, EIRIS Foundation, and CDP. ILLAC’s advisory and research have influenced key market instruments and contributed to policy reforms on corporate governance, gender equality, and ESG disclosure frameworks. As a training partner of the IFC and EBRD in corporate sustainability and inclusive leadership, ILLAC has built a strong foundation for executive training. Its typical clients include private sector companies—both listed and privately owned—that seek debt or equity finance from responsible investors.
Illac joined United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative’s Advisory Group on Modern Forms of Slavery in 2025 and UN SSE Gender Equality Advisory Group in 2021.
Business Model
ILLAC’s business model is designed to minimize overheads and operating costs, ensuring that consultants are fairly and transparently compensated for their intellectual contributions. This model also enables ILLAC to provide cost-effective services to clients. The close collaboration between ILLAC and its Associates fosters continuous learning and knowledge-sharing within their tightly-knit community.
Organization and Methodology
ILLAC builds its project teams through a global network of domain experts, carefully selecting members to meet the specific needs of each engagement. A core strength of ILLAC is its close collaboration with practice-oriented scholars worldwide and its science-informed approach, ensuring a solid intellectual foundation for all its work.
ILLAC’s project management methodology combines problem diagnosis, multi-stakeholder consultation, and iterative solution design. Each project team is tailored to the client’s needs and overseen by a core associate to ensure alignment with ILLAC’s strict quality and risk management approach throughout.
ILLAC’s resources include independent consultants, practice-focused scholars, NGOs, students, and advocacy networks. The independent experts who regularly collaborate with ILLAC are known as ILLAC Associates. These Associates maintain sustainable, legally binding partnerships with ILLAC, working together as a cohesive team to deliver exceptional services. They benefit from ILLAC’s proven project management systems and administrative processes, ensuring efficiency and quality.
