Strengthening Engagement from the Ground Up: Addressing Challenges in Citizen Engagement in Somalia.
Somalia has a complex political and social environment that has been shaped by decades of conflict and instability. Despite ongoingefforts to rebuild the country, political instability and weak governance institutions have hampered efforts in building ademocratic and stable society. Citizen engagement is vital for ensuring that the voices and needs […]
Improving Service Delivery in Somalia Through Citizen Engagement.
It is highly recognized that active and engaged citizens play a critical role in shaping sustainable and good governments. Involving citizens inpolicymaking and considering their needs and priorities is crucial for designing and implementing effective public policies and services. Citizenengagement has been documented to positively impact service delivery, with evidence […]
CONFLICT ON THE RANGE: AN ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT BETWEENHERDING COMMUNITIES IN SOMALIA AND THEIR STRATEGIES FORMANAGING CONFLICT AND PROMOTING PEACE
Somalia has been grappling with conflict for several decades, and the effects of climate change have compounded the situation. The country hasexperienced a range of climate-related events, such as droughts, flash floods, erratic rainfall, strong winds, cyclones, sandstorms, dust storms, andincreased temperatures. These events have contributed to local grievances and […]
Concept Note – Social Policy brief: Labour Market Assessment and Opportunities for Youth in Somalia
Despite the progress Somalia has made over the years, it currently experiences a range of challenges hindering the development of the country socially, economically, and politically. Unemployment remains a major challenge as labour markets have become more complex, rapidly changing, and difficult to navigate, particularly for unskilled workers and especially […]
Labour Market Assessment and Opportunities for Youth in Somalia: A Social Policy Brief
Despite the progress Somalia has made over the years, it currently experiences a range of challenges hindering the development of the country socially, economically, and politically. Unemployment remains a major challenge as labour markets have become more complex, rapidly changing, and difficult to navigate, particularly for unskilled workers and especially […]
Challenges Facing Female-Led MSMEs in Somalia: A Social Policy Brief
MSMEs are the backbone of Somalia’s economy and Somali women are the main drivers of the micro enterprise sector by contributing up to 60% ownership of small and micro businesses. Despite women-led MSMEs contributing significantly to the growth of the economy, women face insurmountable structural and socioeconomic challenges. Cultural and […]