Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) was established as a non-governmental not-for-profit organisation in 2004 to support communities in the Niger Delta that live with the day-to-day impacts of the oil and gas industry, weak governance, insecurity, a lack of jobs, and wider environmental and climate challenges.

We work with communities, governments, civil society and the private sector to identify and implement solutions to these challenges, which promote sustainable development and the protection of human rights – including the right to a healthy environment.

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Report: Independent Monitoring of Ogoniland Clean-up

Report: Independent Monitoring of Ogoniland Clean-up

Biannual Progress Report January-June 2022 In 2020, Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) and Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) commenced the Independent Civil Society …
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Research paper - Mitigation and transformation solutions to networked corruption in artisanal refining in the Niger Delta: retooling anti-corruption analysis for effective policy

Research paper – Mitigation and transformation solutions to networked corruption in artisanal refining in the Niger Delta: retooling anti-corruption analysis for effective policy

SDN has worked with SOAS University of London (UK) to help map links between artisanal oil refining and other livelihoods, and highlight the ‘benefits’ or …
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Apply for digital training for women and women-led businesses

Apply for digital training for women and women-led businesses

We are committed to supporting women and women-led businesses with the digital skills they need to succeed. We believe that by closing the digital gender …
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Why is gas problematic for Nigeria and the Niger Delta?

Why is gas problematic for Nigeria and the Niger Delta?

Why is gas problematic for Nigeria and the Niger Delta? The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) plans to expand gas production to serve growing international …
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A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations today called on the incoming administration to disclose its action plans for Nigeria’s gas sector within ninety days of taking office.

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