The Sustainable Development Conversations Initiative (SDCI) is an independent, non-partisan policy think tank and research organization based in Bauchi, Nigeria. Founded by social critic and policy advocate Sulaiman Ahmad Fanty, who serves as its CEO, the platform officially launched with a civic dialogue on August 15, 2026. SDCI functions as a dialogue partner, watchdog, and advisor aimed at bridging the gap between evidence-informed policy conversations and practical societal