Founded in 1990, the GIB offers both comprehensive socio-economic evaluations and assistance to foster efficiency in the private and public sector. Headed by the founder and CEO Professor Carsten Becker, the GIB has long experience in consultancy services and empirical research. The range of issues and services covers topics like regional economic development as well as socio-economic analysis and evaluations of promotion programs for the integration of disadvantaged groups. The staff of the GIB consists of an interdisciplinary team of researchers and consultants. Economists, engineers and sociologists work closely together. Moreover the GIB cooperates with well-established experts in the national and international field.