Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) is considered one of the pre-eminent economic policy research institutions in Pakistan and its services are much in demand by the government, civil society, academia, students and donors. Established in April 1995, its research is aimed at raising the comprehension and awareness of the issues and problems of social development and influencing government policies. More information on the Wikipedia page [1] The website is [2].