In today’s digitalized and rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for businesses of all sizes. For …
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Established in 2010
Businesses helped
Employees
Local and international consultants
What People Say About Us​
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 SOLUTIONSCIDO 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 EthiopiaWe 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 officerWe 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 associationBased 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 CordaidR&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 limitedWe find R&D to be professional and accommodating in their relationship with our company and enjoyed the services they provided.
Peter Timmer Manager, operations - OrtecWe 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 plcWe 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
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