STAFF REPORT ISB: GIFT University, Gujranwala, and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of research and policy advocacy. Both the institutions enjoy a repute of research and advocacy on inclusive development at national and local levels.
Apart from teaching activities, the GIFT University is extensively involved in research in the areas of regional trade, investment cooperation, information technology, and local business development.
SDPI has been working for the past 22 years as a center of excellence on sustainable development policy research, capacity development and advocacy in Pakistan. SDPIs current research areas included economic growth, climate change, energy, water and food security.