SDGI / Our mandate
Mission & objectives
People | Evidence | Fairer Tomorrows. Our mandate connects independent evidence, inclusive opportunity and accountable institutions. Alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda and AU Agenda 2063 does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Evidence, democracy & accountable institutions
Independent evidence, citizen participation and stronger public institutions.
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Research, Data and Evidence
Undertake independent research, baseline studies, needs assessments, feasibility studies, surveys, data collection, analysis and evaluations on matters of public interest.
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Public Opinion Polling and Social Research
Conduct independent, scientifically designed opinion polls, perception and citizen surveys, voter studies, lawful exit surveys, and quantitative and qualitative social research.
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Electoral Integrity and Participation
Promote credible, peaceful, transparent, inclusive and participatory electoral processes through lawful, independent and non-partisan observation, research and civic education.
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Real-Time Monitoring and Situation Rooms
Establish situation rooms, observatories, monitoring and data centres, early-warning platforms and digital dashboards for real-time verification, analysis and reporting.
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Integrity, Transparency and Accountability
Promote ethical leadership, responsible resource management, anti-corruption awareness and effective institutional systems through research, education and capacity building.
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Public Policy and Institutional Strengthening
Undertake policy research, institutional assessments and evidence-based advocacy, and provide technical assistance that improves public administration and service delivery.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Undertake programme reviews and impact assessments, and develop methods for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact.
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Rule of Law and Access to Justice
Promote legal awareness, access to justice, justice-sector research, institutional strengthening and public understanding of lawful rights and responsibilities.
Data, technology & knowledge
Responsible technology and accessible knowledge for better decisions.
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Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
Promote and responsibly deploy data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, GIS, remote sensing, digital platforms and civic technology for development.
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Development Observatories and Knowledge Systems
Develop observatories, indexes, scorecards, trackers, databases, dashboards, maps and datasets relating to development, institutions, elections and social conditions.
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Science, Technology and Innovation
Promote science, engineering, research, innovation, digital inclusion, technology transfer and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
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Information Integrity and Media Literacy
Promote media and information literacy, responsible communication, digital citizenship, fact-based public discourse and responses to misinformation and disinformation.
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Media and Communication for Development
Use strategic communication, traditional and digital media, publications, campaigns and documentaries for public education and knowledge dissemination.
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Research Institutes and Centres of Excellence
Establish research institutes, laboratories, academies, innovation hubs, observatories, libraries, data centres and knowledge platforms.
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Knowledge Production and Publications
Produce and disseminate reports, journals, books, policy briefs, working papers, datasets, newsletters, documentaries and educational materials.
People, learning & inclusion
Education, skills, dignity and opportunity across every community.
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Education and Lifelong Learning
Promote inclusive quality education, literacy, lifelong learning, scholarships, fellowships, mentorship and educational innovation.
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Technical, Vocational and Digital Skills
Promote vocational education, digital literacy, professional development, employability and future-of-work skills.
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Youth Development and Empowerment
Advance young people's educational, social, economic, technological, entrepreneurial, civic and leadership development.
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Women and Girls’ Empowerment
Promote gender equality and the education, health, safety, economic empowerment, leadership and participation of women and girls.
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Disability and Social Inclusion
Promote accessibility, participation, empowerment and socioeconomic inclusion for persons with disabilities and underserved groups.
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Human Rights and Human Dignity
Promote awareness, education, research and lawful advocacy concerning dignity, fundamental rights, equality and protection of vulnerable populations.
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Culture, Heritage, Sports and Creative Economy
Promote culture, heritage, arts, sports, tourism and creative industries as drivers of youth development, cohesion and sustainable growth.
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Leadership and Capacity Development
Develop ethical, competent and innovative leadership through training, mentorship, academies, fellowships and professional development.
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Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Awards
Administer lawful support for individuals, researchers, organisations, institutions and communities furthering the Society’s objectives.
Health, food & essential services
Healthier lives supported by resilient systems and essential services.
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Health and Wellbeing
Promote public-health awareness, preventive care, maternal and child wellbeing, nutrition, health research and stronger health systems.
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Promote safe water, sanitation, hygiene, environmental health and sustainable WASH services through research and community action.
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Food Security and Nutrition
Promote resilient food systems and initiatives that reduce hunger, malnutrition and food vulnerability.
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Agriculture and Agribusiness
Promote climate-smart agriculture, innovation, agribusiness, value-chain development, rural livelihoods and productivity.
Inclusive economies & livelihoods
Enterprise, decent work and responsible investment that broaden opportunity.
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Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Promote inclusive and equitable development, poverty reduction, social protection, economic empowerment, improved livelihoods and community resilience.
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Economic Development and Livelihoods
Promote inclusive growth, productive employment, decent work, livelihood development and household and community prosperity.
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Entrepreneurship, Startups and MSMEs
Support entrepreneurship, startups, MSMEs, innovation, business development, financial literacy and enterprise skills.
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Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment
Promote financial literacy, savings culture, responsible access to finance and innovative economic empowerment.
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Responsible Business, Trade and Sustainable Investment
Promote responsible enterprise, trade, investment, corporate responsibility and ethical business practices contributing to inclusive growth.
Climate, places & resilience
Resilient communities and responsible stewardship of the natural world.
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Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
Promote climate mitigation and adaptation, environmental protection, resilience, education and sustainable natural-resource management.
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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation
Promote biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable land management and protection of natural resources.
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Clean Energy and Green Development
Promote renewable energy, efficiency, sustainable access, green technologies, green jobs and circular economy.
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Sustainable Cities, Infrastructure and Communities
Promote resilient infrastructure, housing, transport, smart communities and improved access to essential services.
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Community and Rural Development
Promote community-led development, rural transformation, local economic development, infrastructure and access to basic services.
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
Promote preparedness, risk assessment, early warning, disaster-risk reduction, recovery planning and community capacity.
Peace, mobility & humanitarian action
Peaceful, prepared communities that protect people through crisis and change.
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Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
Promote dialogue, tolerance, mediation, reconciliation, social cohesion, early warning, community security and peaceful coexistence.
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Humanitarian Action and Emergency Response
Support preparedness, relief, recovery and rehabilitation for people and communities affected by conflict, disaster and emergencies.
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Migration, Displacement and Human Mobility
Undertake research and programmes concerning migration, displaced persons, refugees, returnees, host communities and reintegration.
Global frameworks & partnerships
Partnerships, technical support and sustainable resources for shared progress.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Contribute to implementing, localising and monitoring the UN 2030 Agenda and other development frameworks, without implying institutional affiliation or endorsement.
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African Development and Regional Integration
Advance relevant aspirations of Agenda 2063, including prosperity, human development, peace, effective institutions and regional integration.
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Development Partnerships and International Cooperation
Collaborate lawfully with communities, civil society, academia, foundations, development agencies, public institutions and responsible businesses.
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Technical Assistance and Development Support
Provide advisory support, programme design, capacity building, data analysis, monitoring and institutional-development support.
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Conferences, Dialogues and Knowledge Exchange
Organise and participate in conferences, workshops, policy dialogues, roundtables, exchanges and training programmes.
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Resource Mobilisation and Sustainability
Solicit and administer lawful grants, donations, endowments, sponsorships and technical assistance solely for the Society’s aims.
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Networks, Programmes and Representation
Establish lawful programmes, networks, coalitions, partnerships, chapters and representations within and outside Nigeria.
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General and Incidental Objective
Undertake any other lawful, charitable, non-profit and non-partisan activity conducive to the Society’s aims and objectives.