BRID adopts the comprehensive approach in its activities. The institute concentrates on different approaches such as people centered approach, problem solving approaches, participatory approach, comprehensive approach, contractual approach, Participatory Rural Appraisal, Rapid Rural Appraisal, and other relevant approaches in relation to client and people. The institute follows the collaborative approach with the different segment of people such as academician, policy analyst, development worker, social worker, voluntary worker, government officials, politicians, civil society organizations, national and international think tanks, and other segments of the people. The institute also works participatory and jointly with development agencies, institutions, and firms on the ground of research, education and development.