Multi-disciplinary Consulting Areas
RDC provides consulting services for the following practise areas and activities:
Forestry, Agriculture and Fisheries |
Urban, Rural and Regional Development |
Women in Development, Gender and Conflict Analysis |
Health and Population |
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)/MIS |
Architectural and Civil Engineering |
Railways
Forestry, Agriculture and Fisheries
- Forestry sector rehabilitation and conservation plans, formulation of strategies for mobilisation of the community in forest development and conservation (participatory forestry), agro forestry development and development of forest based products.
- Agricultural development and extension in support of tropical and tree crop economy, crop production and diversification, livestock and diary development, post harvest technology, agricultural research and support services, agri-industries, agri-business and marketing.
- Carry out consultancies for planning and modernization of fisheries infrastructure and development, both for sea and inland fisheries as a food source and economic sector advancement.
Urban, Rural and Regional Development
- Planning and design of new townships and related infrastructure services.
- Planning of clean settlements: identification of sites and services, design of agricultural service centres, planning and design of village centres, agricultural land use and settlement planning schemes, socio-economic surveys and environmental impact studies; planning, implementation and evaluation of integrated rural development and regional development projects.
Women in Development, Gender and Conflict Analysis
- Formulation of strategies to increase the involvement of women in the development process.
- Improving womens access to resources with the objective of poverty alleviation and equitable development.
- Integration of project interventions to support gender balance and conflict prevention and ensuring do-no-harm in interventions as relevant in project services.
- Analysis of these topical areas are undertaken as part of larger project activities or stand alone studies as required.
- RDC’s corporate philosophy supports progressive values and processes in support of balanced decision making towards overall sustainability.
Health and Population
- Strengthening public and primary health care systems. Health Sector Administration. Family planning, health care delivery systems at district and village levels.
- Carry out population and demographic studies for planning purposes.
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)/MIS
- Design and implement Management Information Systems and recommend appropriate hardware.
- Development of Communication Technology for dissemination of information among project implementation agencies.
- Training of key staff of selected institutions in ICT operation and maintenance.
Architectural and Civil Engineering
- Carry out services ranging from feasibility studies, preparation of master plans, schematic designs, detailed architectural and structural designs.
- Preparation of quantitative survey estimates, contract documents, bid evaluation, contract management and construction supervision of wide range of building and infrastructure development including landscaping.
Railways
- Planning and design of railway networks through evaluation of prevailing commuter demands as relevant, including planning with integrated links to road transportation systems.