CMD
Centre for Management Development
About CMD
Who We Are
The Centre for Management Development (CMD) is a multidisciplinary policy research, advisory and capacity development institution committed to generating evidence that informs better policies and stronger institutions. Since 1994, CMD has worked across India and South Asia supporting governments, international organizations, financial institutions, and development agencies through high-quality research and technical assistance.
Vision
To become one of Asia’s leading institutions for policy research, evidence generation and sustainable development solutions.
Mission
To produce rigorous research, innovative policy solutions and practical development models that improve lives, strengthen institutions and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Independence
- Inclusion
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Our Expertise
Inclusive Finance & Rural Credit
Climate-smart finance, financial inclusion, microfinance, cooperatives, gender-responsive finance, rural banking and institutional strengthening.
Carbon Markets & Climate Finance
Carbon markets, carbon finance, climate investment, ESG, net zero, climate policy, MRV systems, carbon credits and green finance.
Agriculture, Livelihoods & Rural Development
Value chains, FPOs, SHGs, livestock, bamboo, NTFPs, millets, agribusiness, rural enterprises and climate-smart agriculture.
Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining (ASM)
Mining livelihoods, gender, COVID recovery, value chains, formalization, responsible mining and socio-economic research.
Health Systems & WASH
Public health systems, maternal health, sanitation, hygiene behaviour, school WASH, health financing and behaviour change communication.
Education, Skills & Youth
Education policy, vocational education, youth employment, digital learning and inclusive education systems.
One Health & Pandemic Preparedness
Human-animal-environment interface, zoonotic diseases, livestock systems, climate resilience and health security.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Impact evaluation, RCTs, quasi-experimental studies, baseline surveys, end line surveys, process evaluation, outcome monitoring and learning systems.
Complete Series
Research • Evidence • Learning • Action
Explore CMD’s collection of research, evaluations, training resources, development studies, and field-based insights. The Complete Series brings together knowledge generated through our work with institutions, communities, development partners, and practitioners to support better decisions and more effective development action.
Upcoming Book
Knowledge from the Field, Insights for Development
CMD’s upcoming publication brings together insights from decades of engagement in research, development practice, capacity building, and programme implementation. Drawing on evidence, field experience, and lessons from working with institutions, communities, and development partners, the book explores practical approaches to addressing complex development challenges. The publication aims to contribute to the wider dialogue on inclusive development, institutional strengthening, human development, and evidence-based action, offering perspectives that are relevant to practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and development
professionals.
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