Innovation: RDM applies innovation in all three planes of project cycle management- design, implementation support and evaluation. Innovative methods of inquiry give shape to all the knowledge management products developed for clients by RDM. 

Confidentiality: RDM adheres to strict criteria for understanding clients’ requirements and managing confidential information. The client will only have sole authority to decide on the usage of the information, data, agreements and other program logistics in consensus with RDM. 

Integrity: The health and reputation of our Company depends and thrives on trust, integrity, openness and fairness at all levels of the organization 

Empowerment: We understand empowerment as “an artful combination of autonomy, commitment and trust”. The fundamental aim of empowerment is to restore meaning to work for organization and individual, based on a clear set of goals. Empowerment fosters a team spirit among employees, consultants and clients while encouraging initiative and risk-taking.

Evaluation, Research and Development

 One of the core areas of RDM is Research and Development. Since its establishment, RDM has commissioned many qualitative researches in areas of labor migration, informal workforce, gender and social inclusion, disaster risk reduction, Child Protection and Development, Women and Development, and Media and Development. It uses instruments such as consultants’ roster, advisory panel, full-team membership and subcontracts to increase its pool of expertise with respect to demands of the assignments. 

• Action research
• Policy Research
• Baseline and End line Evaluations
• Ex-post Evaluation
• Need Assessment
• Organization Capacity Assessment
• Support on professional development and writing (proposal, reports etc.)
• Capacity Development (Organizational and Individuals)

 Our Capacity development interventions focus on holistic development of organizational leaders/members starting from shaping aptitude, developing outlook and attitude to guiding improved work performances. Most of these interventions are executed through training programs while we also use other measures such as counseling, knowledge sessions, and coaching. Our intervention programs include: 

• Coaching and counseling
• Developing Organizational Policies and Guidelines
• Support in adopting changing market situation to full the demand of organizations and communities
• Development of curricula, manual and toolkits

Formulating Plans, Policy and Strategy:

 RDM's major strength is to support formulation of policies, plans and strategies for a wide range of organizations -public, private and foundations. RDM uses management tools such as Forced- Field Analysis, Policy Network Analysis and Political Economy Analysis to arrive at the suitable policies and strategies. Besides, RDM has in-house experts to lead the policy review, policy formulation, developing position papers and strategic plans. 

Cooperative Governance and Business Development:

RDM has a wealth of experience in cooperative governance and management. RDM has provided governance related training to both production-oriented cooperatives as well as savings and credit cooperatives. RDM has expertise in Governance, Cooperative Business Development, Record Keeping and Bench Marking and Supporting small and medium size enterprises.