ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 11, 2025 : The Commonwealth Secretariat has formally accredited Pakistan\u2019s Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) as an official Accredited Organization of the Commonwealth, a distinction that affirms the think tank\u2019s growing influence in global policy discourse.<\/p>\n
The recognition, announced by the Commonwealth Secretariat at Marlborough House in London, positions SDPI among a select group of institutions across the 56 member countries that support the Commonwealth\u2019s mission to promote democracy, development, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n
This accreditation underscores SDPI\u2019s longstanding commitment to evidence-based policy research, inclusive dialogue, and sustainable development\u2014both in Pakistan and across the Global South.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As an Accredited Organization, SDPI will now have enhanced access to engage with the Commonwealth Secretariat, participate in high-level policy discussions, and collaborate with other member organizations on pressing global challenges such as climate action, economic resilience, governance reform, education, and peacebuilding.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the development, SDPI Executive Director Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri said, \u201cThis accreditation is a testament to SDPI\u2019s impactful work over the past three decades. It reaffirms our role as a credible platform for policy innovation, South-South cooperation, and global engagement. We look forward to contributing more actively to the Commonwealth\u2019s shared vision of a fairer, more resilient, and more prosperous future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The accreditation also grants SDPI access to key Commonwealth forums, including the upcoming Secretary-General\u2019s Welcome Dialogue with Accredited Organisations, set to be held on July 15 in London.<\/p>\n
Established in 1992, SDPI continues to act as a critical bridge between research and policy, and this latest recognition marks a significant milestone in its mission to drive sustainable development through informed, collaborative partnerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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