Management Sciences for Development, Inc. (MSD), is a leading international development consulting firm that promotes rule of law and human rights, strengthens civil society, and improves access to health and social services in the U.S. and in developing democracies and societies in transition. 

Our international division works directly with governments, private sector organizations and universities, and in collaboration with the international donor community and NGOs. MSD advances sustainable development by increasing transparency in governance, strengthening institutions, and fostering citizen awareness and participation. 

Our U.S. division specializes in public health administration, mental health, maternal and child health, gender equity, justice reform, and community service organization leadership and effectiveness, focusing particularly on services for marginalized populations.

MSD is a minority-owned firm that is proud of its reputation for excellence.  For example, the USAID Contractor Performance Report for “Bolivia’s Democratic Advancement” project cited MSD as an “excellently performing firm” and “the best that the Project Officer has worked with in the past ten years.”

MSD At-A-Glance

MSD designs and implements one of the largest human rights initiatives   in Latin America under Plan Colombia.  Under a $36 million USAID-funded contract, MSD provides direct support and assistance to protect human rights.  MSD created and helps maintain an early warning system designed to alert officials to threats to human rights, and empowers civil society to advocate for individual rights.

In 2004, MSD was awarded the Rule of Law Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to provide technical assistance andprogram support to USAID Missions worldwide.  

In 2003, MSD launched its international and domestic health and human services division led by Dr. Ruth Sanchez-Way.   She develops the firm's agenda in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, substance abuse prevention, mental health treatment, maternal and child health, and nutrition.

In 2000, MSD won the small business set-aside of the Rule of Law Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) and successfully met its allotment by bidding on the maximum allowable contracts.

Since 1993, MSD has been the leader in Bolivia with the major reform initiative for the design, promulgation, and implementation of the landmark new Criminal Procedures Code (CPC) enacted into law in May 1999.