The Topics We Work On

R4D occupies a unique niche in facilitating the translation of knowledge and evidence into action. We currently focus our efforts on three program areas:

Additionally, we are exploring new areas for future direction – to learn more,
visit the R4D Incubator.

You can also read about our specific projects within these areas on our
Projects and Initiatives page.

Approaches, Methods & Tools

In each of our established program areas, R4D pursues five lines of action:

1. Knowledge Building
Policy recommendations must be grounded in solid base of knowledge. To create such a base, R4D carries out Analysis, Modeling and Tool Development, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
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2. Strategic Advising
Drawing on the extensive experience of our leadership team in the public and private sectors, we provide high level strategic advice to foundations and multilateral institutions.
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3. Capacity Building
We build technical capacity in government and civil society organizations, strengthening individual and organizational skills in health financing, human resources for health, public expenditure analysis, and monitoring of innovations in public and private health service delivery.
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4. Convening and Promoting Policy Dialogue
R4D actively supports such dialogue in most of its projects by organizing task forces, technical advisory panels, electronic exchanges, and meetings and other forums.
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5. Partnering with Southern Institutions
R4D collaborates with policy institutes, think tanks, and academic organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These collaborations are critical in building national ownership and self-reliance in carrying out policy-relevant research and translating those policies into action on the ground.
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