SDI was established on 2 November 1995. It is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital under the Companies Act, 1965, Malaysia. As an autonomous non-profit research institute, it is entrusted to undertake inter-disciplinary research on pertinent development issues related to the state and nation for policy inputs to the government and private organisations / clients. |
SDI's
Objectives:
The principal objective of SDI is to provide independent
and objective inputs to complement the decision and policy-making process
in Sarawak.
The specific objectives are to:
- Undertake inter-disciplinary research for policy inputs to the
government and other clients;
- Provide an avenue for professionals and other practitioners to
discuss, exchange views and opinions facing the State and nation through
conferences, seminars, workshops, dialogues and lectures;
- Disseminate information, knowledge and findings to the public through
both formal and informal channels;
- Network with other institutions with similar interests, in and
outside Malaysia to facilitate the flow of information and knowledge.
The priority
focus areas of SDI are:
- Public Policy
- Development Studies
- Socio-economic Studies
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