
Progress with Purpose

Examples of our Work
Our work spans government, industry, non profit organizations, and international organizations, supporting leaders as they navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. Each engagement is grounded in evidence, collaboration, and a deep understanding of real world conditions. The examples that follow highlight how we bring clarity to strategy, strengthen programs and policy, and help organizations move from intent to impact in practical, measurable ways.
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RESEARCH & POLICY
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Alexandra Cutean, “The CETA Information and Communication Market Entry Guide: Supporting EU Businesses in Canada”, European Commission: DG Trade, 2021. https://op.europa.eu/webpub/trade/ceta-ict-market-entry-guide/en/#chapter8
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Alexandra Cutean et al., "IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024”, IMD World Competitiveness Centre, 2024. https://productivity.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WCY_Bookletv1_2024-1.pdf
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Nicol Dull, Hitomi Nakagome, Alexandra Cutean et al., "Skill shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany, and Singapore”, International Labour Organization, 2020. https://www.ilo.org/publications/skills-shortages-and-labour-migration-field-information-and-communication
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Alexandra Cutean et al, “Virtual Frontiers: A Study on Alberta’s Interactive Digital Media Industry”, ICTC, Government of Alberta, Digital Alberta, 2024. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/virtual-frontiers-study-albertas-interactive-digital-media-industry
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Alexandra Cutean, Matthias Oschinski, Melissa Felder, et al., “Recharging Quebec’s Transportation Sector”, ICTC, Propulsion Quebec, 2022. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/recharging-quebecs-transportation-sector
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PROGRAM DESIGN
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Steven Tobin, Anthony Mantione, Alexandra Cutean, et al., “Digital Employment Diagnostic Guidelines”, International Labour Organization, 2023. https://www.ilo.org/publications/digital-employment-diagnostic-guidelines
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Alexandra Cutean et al, “Charting the Course: The Future of Higher Education in Canada”, ICTC, 2024. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/charting-course-future-higher-education-canada
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Alexandra Cutean, “The Digital Talent Imperative: Calgary’s Economic Edge”, ICTC, Calgary Economic Development, 2023. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/the-digital-talent-imperative
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Alexandra Cutean, Rob Davidson, “Mapping Calgary’s Digital Future: Tech Employment Opportunities for Displaced Workers”, ICTC, Calgary Economic Development, 2019. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/mapping-calgarys-digital-future
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
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Alexandra Cutean, Ryan McLaughlin, et al., “An Evaluation of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program”, ICTC, Magnet, ECO Canada, Excellence in Manufacturing, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, TechNation, 2023. https://magnetnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ICTC_SWPP_evaluation_2.0-ENG-sep18_23.pdf
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Alexandra Cutean, Maryna Ivus, “Assessing Impact: ICTC’s Ambassador Program”, ICTC, 2024. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/assessing-impact-ictcs-ambassador-program
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STRATEGY
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Alexandra Cutean, Mairead Matthews, et al., “Building a Sustainable ICT Ecosystem”, ICTC, Digital Governance Council, 2024. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/building-a-sustainable-ict-ecosystem
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Alexandra Cutean, Mairead Matthews, et al., “Levelling Up: Growth Strategy for BC’s Creative Tech Talent Pipeline”, ICTC, DigiBC, Government of BC, 2023. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/levelling-up
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Alexandra Cutean et al., “Attracting FDI Towards Canada’s Digital Economy”, ICTC, Invest in Canada, 2022. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/attracting-fdi-toward-canadas-digital-economy
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Alexandra Cutean, Mairead Matthews, Khiran O’Neill, et al., “Thinking Green: Building a Sustainable Digital Economy for Canada”, ICTC, Evergreen Canada, 2022. https://ictc-ctic.ca/reports/thinking-green
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Alexandra Cutean, Rob Davidson, Mairead Matthews, Khiran O’Neill, Anna Brandusescu, Phillip Dawson, “Maximizing Strengths and Spearheading Opportunity: Toward an Industrial Strategy for Canadian AI”, ICTC, 2021. https://ictc-ctic.ca/policy-briefs/maximizing-strengths-and-spearheading-opportunity