about us
Realistic Research Consultancy PLC (RRC), formerly known as Sublime Consultancy Service PLC.
it is a premier research and consulting firm headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with an international branch office in Dubai, UAE. Established in August 2017, RRC has evolved from a national entity into a globally oriented firm, delivering High-Impact Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Consulting Services.
We specialize in Development, Private Sector and Humanitarian Programming as well as Market and Consumer Research, serving a diverse client base that includes UN agencies, Bilateral Donors, INGOs, CSOs, and Private Sector Partners. Our mission is rooted in advancing evidence-based decision-making and catalyzing transformation across Ethiopia and beyond.
Our Vision
To be a regionally trusted research and consulting partner driving transformative change through evidence, innovation, and inclusive engagement across development, humanitarian, and market systems.
Our Mission
Realistic Research Consultancy PLC (RRC) is committed to delivering  high-quality, context-sensitive, and ethically grounded research and consulting services that inform decisions, strengthen impact, and empower communities. Through cutting-edge methodologies and strategic partnerships, RRC supports governments, development actors, and the private sector in generating actionable insights for sustainable development and business growth.
Delivering high-quality,
field-tested research
under challenging
conditions
Core ValuesÂ
Upholding transparency, honesty, and ethical practices in every engagement.
Pursuing the highest standards in data collection, research design, execution, and analysis.
Promoting inclusive and participatory approaches with stakeholders.
Leveraging modern tools and techniques to enhance effectiveness
Ensuring research leads to real-world improvements in policy and practice.
Our Thematic Focus Areas
RRC operates across a wide range of sectors to generate context-relevant evidence and drive impactful outcomes. Our sectoral engagement includes:
Agriculture & Food Security
Nutrition and Public Health
Climate Change & Environment
Humanitarian Response & Social Protection
Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH)
Education
Youth & Employment
Child and Adolescent Development
Gender & Social Inclusion
Private Sector & Markets 
Partners & Clients
RRC operates across a wide range of sectors to generate context-relevant evidence and drive impactful outcomes. Our sectoral engagement includes: