SDPI was founded in August 1992 on the recommendation of the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS), also called Pakistan’s Agenda 21. The NCS placed Pakistan’s socio-economic development within the context of a national environmental plan. This highly acclaimed document, approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992, outlined the need for an independent non-profit organisation to serve as a source of expertise for policy analysis and development, policy intervention, and policy and programme advisory services in support of NCS implementation.The design of the Institute was initiated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature–Pakistan (IUCN-P) with significant support from CIDA. The Committee for the Constitution of SDPI consulted government officials, academics, intellectuals, NGOs and journalists while formulating the bi-laws and identifying the board of governors.
SDPI, as a policy-oriented research institute, has had to re-establish relationships with government each time the administration has changed. Despite this relatively unstable political environment, SDPI has, and will continue, to produce quality policy research and advocate democratic governance and pro-people initiatives.
SDPI is registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
Mandate
To
- Conduct policy advice, policy oriented research and advocacy from a broad multi-disciplinary perspective.
- Promote the implementation of policies, programs, laws and regulations based on sustainable development.
- Strengthen civil society and facilitate civil society-government interaction through collaboration with other organizations and activist networks.
- Disseminate research findings and public education through the media, conferences, seminars, lectures, publications and curricula development, including the Citizens Report and State of the Environment Report.
- Contribute to building up national research capacity and infrastructure.
Goals
These goals reflect the main axes of our work; the means through which we effect change. To
- catalyse the transition towards sustainable and just development in Pakistan.
- serve as a source of expertise and advisory services
for the government, private sector, and non-governmental initiatives supporting the implementation of Pakistan's environment and development agenda.
- conduct policy-oriented research on sustainable development from a broad multi-disciplinary perspective.
- provide policy advice on matters relating to the mission of the Institute.
- contribute to strengthening the social and physical infrastructure for research in Pakistan including the construction and dissemination of databases and research indices and the improvement of library systems.
- initiate, establish and participate in collaborative advocacy and other activities with like-minded organisations in and outside the country.
The Institute's activities are designed to provide:
Activities Focus
The research program at SDPI drives the three main activities of policy advice, advocacy and training.
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Research
An effective and viable institution conducting independent research on sustainable development |
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Advocacy
Creation of broad awareness of, and active support for, sustainable development in government, the private sector, NGOs, academia and the general public |
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Policy Advice
Improved sustainable development policy in government, private and NGO sectors |
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Training
Provision of high quality training to public and private organizations, NGO's and individuals to strengthen institutions and build capacity for sustainable development
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Approach
SDPI defines sustainable development as the enhancement of peace, social justice and well-being within and across generations. SDPI produces knowledge–knowledge that can enhance the capacity of government to make informed policy decisions and to engage civil society on issues of public interest. The Institute acts as both a generator of original research on sustainable development issues and as an information resource for concerned individuals and institutions. SDPI’s function is thus two-fold: an advisory role fulfilled through research, policy advice and advocacy; and an enabling role realised through providing other individuals and organisations with resource materials (training) to undertake NCS related activities. We welcome your views and any inquiries you may have on our website and/or organization as a whole.
Contact us
For more information on any of these issues, please visit our sub pages or contact us at main@sdpi.org
You can also write to us at:
SDPI, No. 3, UN Boulevard, Diplomatic Enclave 1, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan
or call us at
00 92 51 22 78 134
and fax us at
00 92 51 22 78 135
