Background
Claim businessSDI 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.
Vision:
- To be a leading research institution in the region.
Mission:
- To offer comprehensive professional research services that provide valuable input to planners and policy makers
- To offer professional management services for conferences/seminars and generate reports & recommendations for public policy input and knowledge oriented publications.
Service /Price Details
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