Development oriented research

To bridge the gap in research, knowledge and information for a better and comprehensive understanding of development issues, contexts and solutions, SORADI undertakes high quality policy and development-oriented research, analysis, assessments and evaluations. Coupled by knowledge management and dissemination activities such as workshops, a web-based, out-reach and national conferences.

SORADI research focuses on the understanding of the socioeconomic, environmental and political issues and solutions in Somaliland and the wider region of the Horn of Africa, among the topics included:

Strategic Goals

Democratic governance, peace building and institutional building

Climate change and sustainable environment development.

Inclusion, gender equality, youth development and social dynamics.

Media, citizen participation and social accountability.

Private sector and civil society in relation to development and governance.

Developing platforms for dialogue

SORADI hosts public debate forums, workshops, conferences and dispensing relevant trainings, for the purpose of building societal capacities for participatory development and governance, as well as empowering the decision-makers of tomorrow for a long lasting change.

Capacity building

SORADI develops and executes capacity building projects/activities to empower people, local communities and government institutions to strengthen their capabilities to develop and deliver designated services and maintain enabling environment. Since 2019, SORADI conducted a trainings on different stages and angles - in line with needs national development, through collaborations with multilateral and international academic institutions, targeting officials from government agencies, CSOs, INGOs & private sector.

Evaluations and TPM (Third Party Monitoring)

SORADI has an exceptional experience in carrying out assessments (capacity, situation & socio-economic and environmental impact), baseline and feasibility studies and evaluations on multi-level and multi-sectors interventions.

SORADI has also hands on and extensive trackable successful record in TPM, we have been contracted USAID and DFID for the verification and monitoring of their funded projects undertaken by their different implementing partners (IPs), SORADI verified over a 1,000 project activities implemented by IPs included; UNDP, UNICEF, UNCDF, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, ILO, DRC/DDG, Save the Children, ASI, Mot Macdonald, Chemonics, Care International FCA and others, implemented throughout regions of Somalia and Somaliland.