The Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) or IDS is an autonomous, non-profit making research organisation. Established by the Sabah State Government on 1 August 1985, IDS is devoted to carrying out policy and problem-oriented research on socio-economic and public administrative development issues. IDS also serves as a think tank to the Sabah State Government. IDS was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 1 April 1986. Prior to its incorporation, the Institute functioned under the name of the Institute for Public Policy Analysis (IPPA).
Organisational Structure
The organisational structure of IDS consists of the Board of
Directors, the management, research and supporting staff. The Board
shall consist of not more than 12 members of which six, including the
Chairman, shall be appointed by the Chief Minister of Sabah.
Other Board Members shall be elected at the Institute’s Annual General
Meeting. The main function of the Board is to formulate policies and
guidelines under which IDS should operate.
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Institute. He is being assisted by other senior officials comprising associate directors, research directors and heads of supporting units
Membership
The Memorandum and Articles of Association of IDS provide for the
admission of 1,000 members. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to
become members of the Institute. Non-citizens may be admitted as
associates members but they shall have no voting rights and shall not be
eligible to hold any office. The Board shall have full discretion
regarding the admission of members to the Institute
Funding Sources
The main funding sources of the Institute are (1) Grants from the Sabah
State Government, (2) Grants from international funding agencies, and
(3) Sale of IDS Publications.