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.

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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
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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.

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