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EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURIAL
WOMEN AND YOUTH IN AFRICA

We support women & youth to become successful
entrepreneurs, contributing to economic growth
and social development Africa

PROMOTING DIGITAL
JOBS FOR
AFRICAN YOUTH

Our impact outsourcing amenities
are built to help ambitious organizations
achieve more with untapped pro talent from Africa

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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS
FOR YOUR
BUSINESS NEEDS

We are the right partner to solve your business challenges.
We are able to show you a responsible and sustainable way
of doing business in Ethiopia.

OPTIMIZING
BUSINESS
PERFORMANCE

Being one of the first companies in Ethiopia
involved in offshore outsourcing, You can work
with us from simple business process sub-contracting
to full operational (offshore) outsourcing service.

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PEOPLE AND
ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

Let us equip your team with the required ability to lead
with sense of purpose and empower your people
with skills required to perform their jobs effectively.

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CONTRIBUTING TO A
RESPONSIBLE
ENTREPRENEURIAL
ECOSYSTEM

Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur
with an impacting business?
We turn ambitious entrepreneurial ventures into
thriving growth companies.

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INNOVATE YOUR ​ BUSINESS

Welcome to R & D

R&D is a firm on a mission to build next-gen businesses with values and unequaled efficiencies. We are a consultancy firm that helps businesses run better, take care of their corporate social responsibilities, and thrive in their competitive fields

Our Story

Founded by Rahel Boon-Dejene and Wondwesen Zewdie, R&D is a purpose-driven company that has been operating in Ethiopia since 2010. We are the daughter company of the Dutch-based consultancy firm RBD Group; on a mission to construct next-generation enterprises with unrivaled efficiencies by providing highly refined business solutions customized to each and every client.
We are the preferred partner to link you with top-quality African talents who add amazing value to your process while also enhancing the development of your team.

What We Do

Entrepreneurship Development

Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur with an impacting business? We turn ambitious entrepreneurial ventures into thriving growth companies.

Academy

Let us equip your team with the required ability to lead with sense of purpose and empower your people with skills required to perform their jobs effectively.

Consulting

We are the right partner to solve your business challenges. We are able to show you a responsible and sustainable way of doing business in Ethiopia.

Impact Outsourcing

Being one of the first companies in Ethiopia involved in offshore outsourcing, You can work with us from simple business process sub-contracting to full operational (offshore) outsourcing service.

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What People Say About Us​

In the time of our partnership, the R&D Group team was responsive, credible, and upheld high work ethics in delivering the services.

Sonya Ong Research Analyst - Adelphi consult GmbH

R&D’s team has diligently and professionally served our company in contract administration and fund management with maximum transparency and periodic reporting.

Grant Geraghty Senior Key Account Manager - AFRICA HR SOLUTIONS

CIDO wishes to thank you for your immense commitment from the inception, designing and implementing of the Scaling Up of SMEs Bootcamp in Dares Salaam. We deeply appreciate your efforts and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Ahmed El-Basheer El Madani Director - Citizens and Diaspora Directorate (CIDO)

The tools and methodologies you used and shared with our mid-level managers, during the ‘leadership and management training, enriched their knowledge. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your service.

Fethanegest Aynalem Chief HRM officer - BGI Ethiopia

We found R&D to be professional and accommodating in their relationship with our company and enjoyed the training services they provided to our incubatees.

Eleni Z. Gabre-Madhin, PhD Chief happiness officer

We look forward to further cooperation, engagement, and working together with R&D Entrepreneurship & Outsourcing center.

Aseged Assefa PSD hub manager - Ethiopian chamber of commerce and sectorial association

Based on the good professional relationship between Cordaid and R&D, we recommend R&D’s programs for other firms.

Roselyn Akinyi Walender, Country Director – Ethiopia Cordaid

R&D's project team provided great professionalism and frequent and thorough communication with our management and all involved stakeholders, creating a successful implementation of their assignment.

Hayat Abdulmalik Sector lead - DAI Europe limited

We find R&D to be professional and accommodating in their relationship with our company and enjoyed the services they provided.

Peter Timmer Manager, operations - Ortec

We look forward to further cooperation, engagement and working with R&D group to further strengthen our company employees’ leadership and effective management skills.

Mihireteab Wellega HR business partner – Ethiopia Unilever manufacturing plc

We have invested immensely in our team and built a wide network of local and international experts. Our team is made up of talented local and international professionals with outstanding academic background and practical experience.

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Why US

When you choose R&D, You choose Excellence.

We Are

Goal Driven

Cost Effective

Responsive

Quality Driven

Co-creative