Mission
Our mission
RFC’s mission is to generate and communicate useful research that supports more inclusive, resilient and evidence-informed development decisions.
To generate and communicate relevant research and policy insights that deepen understanding of development challenges and support more inclusive, resilient and evidence-informed decisions.
What our mission means
Research should do more than describe a problem
RFC seeks to make research accessible without oversimplifying complex issues. Its work should respect the people whose experiences inform research and remain transparent about methods, limitations and the strength of the conclusions.
It should help clarify
- 01Why the problem matters
- 02Whose experiences are involved
- 03What existing evidence tells us
- 04Where uncertainty remains
- 05Which practical options merit consideration
How the mission guides our work
Ask relevant questions
Focus on clearly defined social, economic, environmental and institutional challenges.
Produce useful knowledge
Use appropriate methods and communicate findings in formats that intended audiences can understand and apply.
Support learning
Encourage constructive dialogue between researchers, practitioners, communities and decision-makers.