Olafiyin Taiwo’s advisory and professional practice engages with how spatial planning, public policy, governance, and regulatory systems operate in practice. Her work focuses on contexts where decisions shape long-term outcomes for places and quality of life.
She works with government departments, local and regional authorities, public and private institutions, professional bodies, international organisations, and research and policy units. Engagements often involve working alongside elected officials, policy teams, regulators, planners, and interdisciplinary professionals across different governance contexts.
Advisory work is typically strategic and applied. Olafiyin is engaged to contribute independent insight to policy development and review, support governance and regulatory reform, and advise on planning and decision-making processes. This includes matters relating to regulatory control and development management.
Her practice is informed by research and grounded in real-world contexts. Where appropriate, engagements also support institutional learning and capacity development. They may also involve informed professional and public engagement to strengthen governance and decision-making.
Areas of focus
- Spatial planning, urban governance, and regulatory control
- Public policy design and implementation
- Climate resilience and risk-informed planning
- Digital governance and the role of AI in planning and policy
- Participatory systems thinking and co-design
- Improving quality of life through planning and governance in practice
Some of the organisations include:
