About SAIRE

Mission

To build a learning community through research, education, and stakeholders’ engagement and offer policy guidelines, informed advocacy, and initiatives for the social and economic development of the South Asian region.

Explanatory Note:

a. By sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (https://sdgs.un.org/goals) captures all dimensions the term “quality of life” in a comprehensive way.

The 17 SDGs are:

1.      No Poverty
2.      Zero Hunger
3.      Good Health and Well-being
4.      Quality Education
5.      Gender Equality
6.      Clean Water and Sanitation

7.      Affordable and Clean Energy
8.      Decent Work and Economic Growth
9.      Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10.    Reducing Inequality
11.    Sustainable Cities and Communities
12.    Responsible Consumption and Production

13.    Climate Action
14.    Life Below Water
15.    Life on Land
16.    Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17.    Partnerships for the Goals

b. South Asian Region covers the nine members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC – https://saarc-sec.org/). These countries includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Registration

SAIRE is registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (License No 1693) under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017

SAIRE is a member-driven association not-for-profit governed by a volunteer board of directors elected from among the members. The chairman of the board (with the approval of the board) appoints the secretary of the board and runs all affairs of the company. The chairman of appoints committees and task forces to handle the company’s business, undertake projects, and manage services.

Governing Documents

SAIRE is a company set up under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 2017. Its directions, structure, operation, and the philosophies by which the chairman/members carry out their professional responsibilities are guided by the SAIRE’s Mission,Memorandum, and Articles of Associates.

Email: [email protected] Postal: 158-D, NESPAK-II, Canal Road, Lahore, Pakistan