MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION & APPLICATION
Introduction
SDI aims to foster a community of development practitioners contributing to Sarawak’s development through a membership that provides access to networking opportunities, professional development, and collaborative initiatives. With this pool of development practitioners and experts, we wish to build a body of knowledge on development issues facing Sarawak and provide a platform for intellectual discourse on development issues, nationally and globally.
Types of Membership
Ordinary Membership
- For professionals and experts looking to contribute their skills to Sarawak’s development agenda
- Only for Malaysians
- Free membership
Associate Membership
- Open to non-Malaysians professionals who are interested in Malaysia’s and Sarawak’s development agenda
- Free membership
Corporate Membership
- For corporate organisations based in Sarawak seeking opportunities to contribute to Sarawak and partner with SDI to achieve shared development goals.
- Corporate Membership Contribution: RM2,000 per annum
Membership Benefits
- Research and Knowledge Sharing
- Early access to SDI’s special resources such as small research grants, research findings and reference materials, data, and in-house publications.
- Opportunities to co-lead and be part of research project teams, co-author papers, reports, and articles with SDI.
- Recognition and Visibility
- Acknowledgement in SDI’s reports, publications, and official platforms
- Opportunities to serve as committee members and advisors for core areas, research fellows, panelists and moderators at SDI events
- Incentivised members’ contribution in producing policy briefs, articles for SDI’s journal, opinion pieces, speaking engagements and others
- Annual letter of commendation highlighting contributions and participation in SDI’s projects, programmes and activities
- Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
- Access to a pool of professionals and experts from diverse backgrounds
- Collaboration with stakeholders, including government officials, academics, and NGOs
- Online-members forum on development issues, and expert working groups on specific issues related to Sarawak’s development
- Early access to in-house events such as seminars, workshops, roundtables and talks (if applicable)
- Capacity Building
- Mentor-mentee program
- Training programs and workshops to enhance skills related to core areas
- Participation in international and local study visits
Tracking of Members’ Contributions
Members’ contributions will be tracked and recorded to ensure transparency and recognition as follows:
Contribution Metrics
- Research contributions: participation in studies – advisory role, consultant, data collection, report writing, etc.
- Event participation: attendance only/and active participation (as speaker/moderator/ chairman/posing questions at talks, workshops, seminars, and conferences)
- Paper/article contributions: for publications, newsletter and column
- Advisory roles: membership in committees, working groups, projects or events
- Outreach efforts: support for advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement
Recognition and Rewards for Contributions
- Certificate of Contribution Members will receive certificates acknowledging their involvement in significant initiatives.
- Awards Program
The following recognition and awards will be given to outstanding members as of when and if applicable.
- Best Research Contribution
- Most Active Member
- Outstanding Corporate Member
- Public Acknowledgement
- Members’ names and contributions will be highlighted in SDI newsletters, reports, and on the official website.
Membership Engagement Plan
- Engagement Calendar
A structured calendar of events and activities will be made available to members. - Member Orientation and Onboarding
New members will be given an orientation session to understand SDI’s vision, mission and objectives, on-going activities and programmes, and how they can contribute to the Institute.
