Research, Evaluation & Policy Advisory
Decision-ready evidence for policy, programme design and institutional learning.
- Impact evaluation and MEL
- Policy and institutional analysis
- Agri-food value-chain analysis
- Evidence synthesis
Integrated Expertise
Multidisciplinary capability forcomplex development challenges.
MDC combines research, policy advisory, innovation facilitation, institutional strengthening, capacity development and implementation support to help clients move from evidence to sustainable results.
Our Capability Architecture
Six connected domains. One integrated development approach.
Our teams work across disciplines and across the full programme cycle, enabling clients to address interdependent challenges rather than isolated symptoms.
Innovation Systems & Institutional Transformation
Facilitating collaboration, scaling and systemic change across institutions and sectors.
- Multi-stakeholder innovation platforms
- Scaling readiness assessment
- Innovation portfolio management
- Institutional capacity strengthening
Entrepreneurship, Incubation & Enterprise Development
Building viable innovation ecosystems and enterprise pathways for youth and graduates.
- Innovation incubation hubs
- Agribusiness accelerators
- Enterprise development services
- Graduate entrepreneurship
Agricultural Development & Advisory Services
Integrated support for productive, inclusive and climate-resilient food systems.
- Pluralistic extension and advisory services
- Food systems transformation
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Rural development planning
Capacity Development & Professional Learning
Applied learning that strengthens people, teams and institutions.
- Executive education
- Training of trainers
- Tailored short courses
- Curriculum and facilitation design
Programme, Fund & Grant Management
Practical systems for accountable delivery, partnership coordination and resource use.
- Programme and project management
- Fund and grant management
- Partnership development
- Resource mobilization
Cross-cutting Strengths
Expertise that connects sectors, institutions and communities.
MDC’s work is grounded in systems thinking, local knowledge, rigorous evidence and practical implementation experience.
Gender, youth & social inclusion
Climate resilience & environment
Digital transformation & data
Political economy & governance
Food, nutrition & public health
Knowledge management & learning
How We Work
From diagnosis to sustainable transformation.
Understand
Diagnose systems, actors, incentives, risks and opportunities.
Co-design
Develop context-specific strategies with stakeholders.
Implement
Translate plans into coordinated, practical action.
Learn
Generate evidence, adapt and strengthen performance.
Scale
Institutionalize effective innovations and expand impact.
Partner with MDC
Bring the right expertise to your next development challenge.
We assemble multidisciplinary teams around the specific technical, institutional and operational requirements of each assignment.