Annual Report 2009-10 - Sustainable Development Policy Institute

Annual Report2009 - 2010Management Information SystemThe MIS department of SDPI proved its expertise in:• Systems installation and deployment• Web development• Administration and management of computer networking.Systems Installation And DeploymentThe MIS department is equipped with Pentium IV processor-based machines. 55 workstationsare connected to Local Area Network (LAN). The department is running multi-platform operatingsystems such as Windows, Linux Servers and Solaris. The MIS is maintaining six servers.DatabasesOracle database is running on Linux system having connectivity with the website of SDPI. Detailsof publications are stored in the database.Web ServerInternet connectivity is available through the squid server to the all staff members and the LANis equipped with fast Ethernet 10/100/100 switches and cat 6 cables.Web Dev elopmentThe SDPI website is updated on a daily basis. It can be viewed at: www.sdpi.org.The website continued to be frequented by people seeking information on issues covered bySDPI's research program. The Institute responded to numerous queries regarding institutionalinformation, publications, and research program from national and international organizations.The website is being developed into a comprehensive representation of past and current work ofthe Institute. This includes abstracts of publications, as well as the current research portfolio.The objective is that this becomes the first point of contact for SDPI's national and internationalmembers and partners.Admin and FinanceSDPI has recently moved location from its old office in F6/3 to its current location in G6/3. Thisentailed a great deal of effort in terms of logistics and as always the Admin and Finance personnelworked long hours, sometimes late into the night to ensure a smooth transition to the newoffice. This section is also responsible for all other matters relating to the organization of variousSDPI events and the day to day running operations of the office.Human Resource CentreSDPI has recently increased its staff by hiring a number of new staff members whom we welcome.There are a number of new staff members including Research Fellows, Research Assistantsand Research Associates hired as part of SDPI’s nascent drive to achieve new heights inall spheres of sustainable development. The Human Resource Department continues to growand evolve and perfect the current systems that take care of all recruitment matters.65S u s t a I n a b l e D e v e l o p m e n t P o l I c y I n s t I t u t e