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| Abbreviation | SPDC |
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| Formation | 1995 |
| Founder | Prof. Dr. Hafeez A. Pasha |
| Headquarters | G-22, B/2, Park Lane Clifton Block 05, Karachi -75600, Pakistan |
| Website | https://www.spdc.org.pk/ |
The Social Policy and Development Centre is a think tank based in Pakistan, dedicated to addressing critical issues related to poverty, inequality, governance, gender, climate change, and pro-poor macroeconomic policy. Established in April 1995, SPDC operates as a nonprofit limited company and aims to enhance social development through research, policy advice, and advocacy efforts. [1] [2]
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SPDC's mission centers on raising awareness and understanding of social development challenges while influencing government policies and practices. The institute focuses on integrating pro-poor growth and social development issues into the national policy-making agenda. With its headquarters located in Karachi and an additional outreach office in Islamabad, SPDC works to expand its impact across the country. SPDC operates as an independent and non-partisan research organization, collaborating with various local and international entities that align with its mission and objectives. The institute maintains complete autonomy over its research agenda and has established a reputation for credibility and independence in policy discussions. [1]