What Resilience Development Initiative does

Resilience Development Initiative (RDI) is an Indonesia-based nonprofit think tank founded in 2006 that conducts research and consultancy on disaster resilience, climate change, renewable energy, circular economy, air quality, community empowerment, gender equality, sustainable finance, and urban planning. The organization operates across Southeast Asia and beyond, with stated headcount of 51-100 employees, and is headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia.

RDI delivers its work through a structured portfolio of seven thematic research clusters (Disaster and Climate Resilience; Children, Social Welfare and Health; Renewable Energy and Emission Reduction; Water and Waste Management; Regional and Urban Planning; Finance and Business Management; Tourism and Cultural Heritage) and six specialized centers (Smart System Centre; Financing Adaptation Innovation and Resilience; Policy Advocacy and Community Empowerment; Environment, Agriculture and Forestry Resilience; Baresi Training Center; Knowledge, Evaluation, Monitoring and Academic). Service offerings include consultancy, training programs, seminars, workshops, publications, a Knowledge Hub platform, monitoring and evaluation, and fellowship programs. The organization also co-hosts the biennial International Conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society, with the 16th edition scheduled for Bali in September 2026.

RDI's revenue model is project-based, serving a client base of national and local governments, multilateral and bilateral development partners (ADB, USAID, GIZ, GCRF, DFAT), UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNDRR, UNEP, WFP, IOM), NGOs and philanthropic foundations (Save the Children, OXFAM, Mercy Corps, Habitat for Humanity, Water.org), elite universities (King's College London, UCL, Kyoto, ITB, UI, UGM), and private sector firms including Big-Four consultancies (Deloitte, EY, KPMG) and engineering firms (Tetra Tech). No public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed. The organization launched its 2025-2030 strategic roadmap in 2025, signaling sustained institutional ambition.

Name

Resilience Development Initiative

Legal name

Resilience Development Initiative

Website

https://rdi.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Resilience Development Initiative is an Indonesia-based global think tank that conducts research and consultancy on disaster resilience, climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable development for governments, UN agencies, donors, NGOs, universities, and private-sector clients across Southeast Asia and beyond.

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Product category

Research and Consultancy Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Risk Management (BPADALAK), Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPADALAD), Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

Keywords

• Disaster resilience research
• Climate change consultancy
• Sustainable development advisory
• Disaster risk management
• Environmental resilience consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Resilience Development Initiative is a global think tank that conducts research and consultancy on disaster resilience, climate change, renewable energy, circular economy, air quality, community empowerment, gender equality, sustainable finance, and urban planning. It delivers expert advisory services, capacity-building programs, and publications to governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and private sector clients across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Product overview

Resilience Development Initiative (RDI) is a global think tank offering a portfolio of research, consultancy, and capacity-building services organized around seven thematic research clusters and six specialized centres. The organization provides expert consultancy on disaster resilience, climate change, renewable energy, circular economy, air quality, community empowerment, gender equality, sustainable finance, and urban planning. Its service offerings include consultancy services, capacity building programs (seminars, training, workshops), publications and knowledge products, a Knowledge Hub resource platform, and monitoring and evaluation services. The organization also hosts the biennial IDRiM (International Conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management) Society conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SSC: Smart System Centre - research centre focused on smart systems technology
• FAIR
• PACE
• EAFOR
• BTC
• KEMA

Products and services

• Research and Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services addressing disaster resilience, climate change adaptation, renewable energy transition, circular economy, air quality management, community empowerment, gender equality, sustainable finance, and urban planning. Delivered to national and local governments, development partners, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and private sector clients on a project basis.
• Capacity Building Programs Educational offerings including seminars, training programs, and workshops designed to build resilience capabilities in communities and organizations. Programs are categorized under seminar, training, and workshop tracks on the RDI website.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Services Evaluation and monitoring services for development programs and projects, offered through the KEMA (Knowledge, Evaluation, Monitoring and Academic) centre. Supports partners with measurement frameworks, academic validation, and programmatic accountability.
• Publications and Knowledge Products Research outputs, reports, articles, news, and announcements disseminating findings on resilience, climate change, disaster risk management, and sustainable development topics, accessible through the Publications section and Knowledge Hub (K-Hub).
• Research Fellowships Structured fellowship opportunities for researchers to advance their work within RDI's research ecosystem, alongside internships, vacancies, and visiting scholar programs.
• IDRiM Conference Hosting Biennial international conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society, co-hosted by RDI; the 16th edition (IDRiM2026) is scheduled for September 5–9, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BAPPENAS (National Development Planning Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency partner collaborating on development planning initiatives related to disaster resilience and climate action in Indonesia.
• BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research and innovation agency working with RDI on research initiatives and innovation in resilience and sustainable development.
• ADB (Asian Development Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor development finance institution collaborating on resilience and sustainable development projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
• GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development agency partner working on climate action, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship projects.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited States Agency for International Development collaborating on development programs and resilience initiatives.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency partner working on sustainable development, climate action, and resilience building programs.
• UNDRR (UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency specializing in disaster risk reduction, collaborating on disaster resilience research and policy.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN children's agency partner working on children, social welfare, and health-related resilience programs.
• UNEP (UN Environment Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN environment agency collaborating on environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable development initiatives.
• WFP (World Food Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN food assistance agency partner working on resilience and food security programs.
• King's College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution collaborating on research, knowledge exchange, and academic programs in resilience and sustainable development.
• University of LeedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch university partner collaborating on disaster resilience, climate science, and sustainable development research.
• UCL (University College London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner working on research collaboration and academic programs in resilience studies.
• Universitas IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Indonesian university collaborating on research, education, and knowledge development in resilience and sustainable development.
• Institut Teknologi BandungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier technology institute in Indonesia partnering on technical research and innovation in resilience topics.
• Universitas Gadjah MadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Indonesian university collaborating on research and academic programs in disaster resilience and sustainable development.
• Kyoto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese research university partner collaborating on climate science, disaster risk research, and sustainability studies.
• WRI (World Resources Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal research organization partner working on environmental, climate, and sustainable development research.
• ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of local governments working on urban sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.
• C40 CitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of major cities addressing climate change, collaborating on urban resilience and climate action programs.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partner working on children, social welfare, and health resilience programs.
• OXFAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational confederation working on poverty alleviation and sustainable development programs.
• Mercy Corps IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partner working on community resilience and development programs.
• IDRiM SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated Disaster Risk Management Society with whom RDI is co-hosting the 16th International Conference IDRiM2026 in Bali.
• Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner working on sustainable finance and resilient development planning.
• Ministry of Social Affairs (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner collaborating on social welfare and community resilience programs.
• MRT JakartacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMass Rapid Transit authority working on urban resilience and sustainable transportation planning.
• Tetra TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and consulting firm partner working on infrastructure and development projects.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm partner collaborating on sustainable finance and business management research.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm partner working on sustainability consulting and resilient business strategies.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm partner collaborating on sustainable finance and ESG-related research.
• Durham UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK research university collaborating on climate science and environmental research.
• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner working on climate adaptation and sustainability research.
• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian research university collaborating on environmental and resilience research.
• Wageningen University ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch university specializing in life sciences and sustainability, collaborating on environmental resilience research.
• Global Resilience PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network focused on building global resilience to climate and disaster risks.
• SNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch development organization working on agriculture, energy, and water sustainability programs.
• IOM (International Organization for Migration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN migration agency partner working on climate migration and community resilience.
• Habitat for Humanity IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing organization partner working on disaster-resilient shelter and community development.
• Vital StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization partner working on public health resilience and systems strengthening.
• Water.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater charity partner working on water security and water-related resilience programs.
• SIWI (Stockholm International Water Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater policy institute partner collaborating on water resource management and resilience.
• GWP (Global Water Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational water partnership network working on integrated water resources management.
• APRRN (Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network working on refugee rights and resilience in the Asia Pacific region.
• GNDR (Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society network working on disaster risk reduction and community resilience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Climate Policy Initiative: Global research and advisory organization focused on climate finance and sustainable development finance. Directly comparable to RDI's FAIR (Financing Adaptation Innovation and Resilience) centre and its work with Indonesia's Ministry of Finance.
• Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI): India-led international coalition promoting resilient infrastructure systems globally. Comparable to RDI's Regional and Urban Planning and Disaster and Climate Resilience clusters, with similar government and multilateral donor relationships.
• International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED): UK-based think tank conducting research on sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive urban planning. Highly comparable to RDI in its research-and-policy-advocacy model serving governments, donors, and NGOs across the Global South.
• Practical Action: International development organization working on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and inclusive development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Directly comparable as a research-plus-implementation NGO serving vulnerable communities on resilience.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization working at the intersection of environment, climate, and sustainable development. Listed as an RDI partner but also a direct peer in delivering research, data platforms, and policy advisory services to governments and multilaterals.
• Wetlands International: Global nonprofit dedicated to wetland conservation and wise use, with a strong Indonesia/Southeast Asia presence. Comparable to RDI's EAFOR centre on environment, agriculture, and forestry resilience topics.
• Stockholm Environment Institute: Independent research organization working on environment and sustainable development issues from local to global scales. Directly comparable to RDI as a multi-disciplinary research and policy consultancy, with similar cluster-style thematic programs in climate, water, and resilience.
• Global Center on Adaptation (GCA): International organization accelerating adaptation action through research, advocacy, and program delivery. Comparable to RDI's disaster and climate resilience cluster and its work with multilateral and bilateral climate finance partners.

Broad incumbents

• ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: Global network of local and regional governments working on sustainability and urban resilience. Listed as an RDI partner but functions as a broader incumbent with deeper municipal-government penetration in Southeast Asia.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme): UN global development network with country offices delivering resilience, climate, and disaster risk programs at scale. Operates in the same domain as RDI but as a vastly larger, government-backed incumbent that also commissions local research partners like RDI.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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