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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Evaluation of the Implementation Status of Host Communities Development Trusts in the Niger Delta

Evaluation of the Implementation Status of Host Communities Development Trusts in the Niger Delta

The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 introduced the Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) as a landmark reform to guarantee statutory benefits for oil and gas …

SDN Launches Independent HCDT Monitoring Platform, Calls for Greater Accountability in Host Community Development

SDN Launches Independent HCDT Monitoring Platform, Calls for Greater Accountability in Host Community Development

Press Release: 18/6/2026 Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) has launched an Independent Host Community Development Trust (I-HCDT) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Reporting and Learning Platform aimed at …

Legal and Compliance Advisor

Legal and Compliance Advisor

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Employment Type: Full-time, (Contract Staff) Reports to: Admin/HR Manager Job Purpose The Legal and Compliance Advisor provides legal guidance and ensures …

Strengthening Nigeria’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Systems for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Strengthening Nigeria’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Systems for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Nigeria is undertaking significant improvements in its monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), supported by the Climate and Clean Air …

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