RDF has practical experience in the development of technical assistance projects, mobilization and involvement of local partners, ensuring the effectiveness and proper execution of the experience gained and lessons learned for dissemination.

In its programs, RDF seeks to integrate issues of governance, rural economic development, and social equality.

Carrying out activities, RDF relies on the experience of cooperation with a wide range of government agencies and donors - to ensure the validity and applicability of its programs.

RDF conducts surveys, express polls, assessments and an in-depth analysis of projects or programs in the field of rural development and natural resource management, gender and agriculture.

Monitoring and evaluation include a review of all documents, the definition of indicators by which the degree of success of projects is assessed, the diagnosis of problem areas, and the development of recommendations for improving the program.

In addition to providing practical guidance, RDF supports the implementation of recommendations and offers technical assistance to adapt and improve programs.

RDF experts carry out case studies, define a strategy and methodology, taking into account the local context and innovative methods, develop research tools, provide training on the topics of research and make an analysis that shows the local conditions and peculiarities.

RDF has a network of professional experts and interviewers, with extensive experience in conducting the survey, focus groups, case studies, and other research across the country.

RDF specialists have conducted research on land, pasture and water reform, local government, agriculture, decentralization, rural community-based development, gender issues, customary law and cultural heritage, public awareness of certain programs and services, conflicts over natural resources and access to resources for vulnerable groups.

RDF conducts interactive training for various groups designed to meet the needs and level of training of clients in Russian and Kyrgyz languages.

Training sessions allow clients to get the most useful and interesting information in a short time. The training is constructed in such a way that customers gain new experience in training, will be able to use it in their projects and in everyday life.

Trainings are conducted in various areas, such as building community organizations, strengthening their capacity, strategic planning and fundraising; managing conflicts around natural resources, resolving disputes between different ethnic groups using various methods, including the "photo-voice" method, effective awareness and proper informing of the population, GPS training and joint mapping, rational use of natural resources, traditional knowledge and its significance in modern life.

The organization of exchange visits for foreign specialists from various countries and organizations is carried out to demonstrate the local experience and practices in the field of agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and traditional knowledge, as well as to build sustainable partnerships with various international and local organizations.

RDF provides both technical and intellectual support through the organization of seminars, exhibitions, festivals, meetings, conferences, field trips and roundtables.

The RDF also organizes exchange visits of Kyrgyz specialists to various countries to acquire new knowledge and practices on land reform, rural development, natural resource management, traditional knowledge and other sustainable development issues.

RDF provides services for organizing various conferences and seminars not only in the implementation of the entire technical part of the seminar but also in the preparation of the contextual part. RDF specialists have experience in organizing seminars, meetings and conferences for more than 200 people, both in Bishkek and in the field.

RDF provides an opportunity for students and graduates of various universities from Kyrgyzstan and other countries of the near and far abroad to participate in RDF research and field work, gain practical experience in rural development, natural resource management, gender issues and conflict management issues.

Trainees have the opportunity not only to gain new experience and knowledge, but also to show their strength and knowledge, take an active part in the implementation of a project and provide their recommendations and development visions. RDF is always happy to work with young and ambitious young people, share information and experience, and provide intellectual support.

All trainees who have the opportunity to gain experience in the RDF have become members of a large team and have long maintained ties with the RDF.

RDF specialists provide services for preparing project proposals, providing analysis of local markets and opportunities in various areas, providing information on finding potential sources of financing for regional development projects and preparing a project proposal in accordance with the requirements and criteria of the application.