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PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN SOMALIA

What We Do

We are a non-profit that works to advance the understanding and improvement of governance and public services in Somalia. We do research, public service design, and training on governance and service delivery.

Research

Somali Public Agenda contributes to the improvement of public administration and social services in Somalia through research and analysis on various issues that affect public policies and provision of public services.

Design

Based on the findings and policy recommendations of our studies, we design public policies, programmes and projects with the relevant authorities. In collaboration with policymakers, public administrators and the community, we will design knowledge based public services.

Training

Based on the findings of our research, Somali Public Agenda offers short training courses to contribute to the building of administrative cadres that can deliver public policies and programmes to the community.

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Research Reports

Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC)

Puntland Democratization: Process, Challenges and Ways Forward

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August 18, 2021

This report proposes recommendations to different actors that, if implemented and considered by the stakeholders in the Puntland democratization process, could go a long way in enhancing and improving the transparency and quality of Puntland’s Local Government’s Elections and the democratization process as a whole.

Fiscal Federalism in Somalia: Constitutional Ambiguity, Political Economy and Options for a Workable Arrangement

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July 29, 2021

This study sheds light on the state of fiscal federalism in Somalia, and the challenges that stand in the way of a workable agreement. However, it also proposes practical models and recommendations in resolving the existing disputes over fiscal federalism.

Galmudug Reconciliation: Processes, Challenges, and Opportunities Ahead

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February 17, 2021

This study provides a deeper understanding and analysis of the complex and protracted Galmudug reconciliation process and the factors behind its ap- parent success.

Governance Briefs

Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a’s resurgence: factors, missed opportunities and the way forward

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December 9, 2021

This brief examines the triggers of AWSJ’s resurgence, missed opportunities to forestall conflict with the group, and the significance of Guri-el. It also puts forward policy considerations for the future including the establishment of inclusive Darawish forces, devolution of power, the formation of effective local government, and genuine reconciliation.

Lessons from Somalia’s 2021 Upper House Elections

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November 14, 2021

This brief examines how the Upper House's 54 members were elected, as well as the critical lessons that can be learned from this and be applied to the upcoming election of the House of the People's 275 members.

Bridging the Gap between Policies and People in Somalia: Introducing Policy Design Centers

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September 16, 2021

This brief explains how policy design thinking has evolved globally, and the wider role of Policy Design Centers. It then focuses on particular needs that Somalia faces in this area, and the role that the Somali Public Agenda Center for Public Policy and Service Design is emerging to play.

Commentaries

Geospatial Data for Better Urban Planning in Somalia

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December 19, 2021

Somali cities are experiencing exponential population growth and therefore require an innovative approach to deal with urban governance and development complexities. To devise a proper urban planning mechanism, we need to create alternative spatial data sources. Local governments and urban planning authorities should adopt Geospatial technologies and train their workforces in Geospatial analysis.

U Isticmaalka Xogta Juqraafi-dhuleedka ee Qorsheynta Magaalooyinka Soomaaliya

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December 19, 2021

Magaalooyinka Soomaaliya waxaa laga dareemayaa koror dadka ku nool oo aad u weyn sidaas darteedna waxay u baahan yihiin hab cusub oo wax looga qabto maamulka magaalooyinka iyo caqabadaha horumarka. Si loo diyaariyo hab sax ah oo qorshaynta magaalada, waxaan u baahannahay inaan abuurno ilo xogeed. Dowladaha hoose iyo masuuliyiinta qorsheynta magaalooyinka waa in ay isticmaalaan tignoolajiyadda juqraafi-dhuleedka oo ay ku tababaraan howlwadeennadooda falanqaynta xogta juqraafi-dhuleedka.

Jahwareerka Doorashada Soomaaliya: Hannaan Doorasho ee Beddeli Kara Heshiiskii 17-kii Sebteembar

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April 11, 2021

Faalladani waxa ay sharraxeysaa xaaladda cakiran ee doorashooyinka Soomaaliya ee xilligan, waxaa ayna soo jeedineysaa hannaan beddel u noqon kara heshiiskii 17-ka Sebteembar (kaasoo hadda u muuqda mid aan shaqeyn karin). Hanaankan ayaa la xiriira muddo kordhin 2 sano ah oo loo sameeynaayo baarlamaanka Soomaaliya iyadoo la dooranaayo guddoomiyeyaal cusub.

Somalia’s Electoral Conundrum: An Alternative to the Mogadishu Model

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April 1, 2021

This commentary explains the current impasse around elections in Somalia and proposes a potential alternative to the indirect elections of the September 17 ‘Mogadishu Model’ (which now appears unworkable). This alternative involves the extension of the Somali Parliament’s mandate for 2 years and the election of new speakers.

Multimedia

Mahad Wasuge

Falanqeyn Doorashooyinka Soomaaliya iyo Heshiiska Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran

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January 18, 2022

Podcast-gan waxa ay Mahad Waasuge iyo Maxamed Cabdirisaaq ku falanqeynayaan doorashooyinka Soomaaliya iyo heshiiskii uu dhawaan gaaray Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran.

Falanqeyn dib usoo laabashada Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaaca: arrimaha sahlay, fursadaha la lumiyay iyo xalka

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December 29, 2021

Dhawaan waxa aan daabacnay warbixin iftiimineysa sababaha dib usoo laabashada ASWJ ee Galmudug. Warbixinta waxa qoray Farxaan Isaaq Yusuf oo ah agaasime kuxigeenka Somali Public Agenda. Podcast-gan Farxaan Isaaq Yuusuf iyo Mahad Waasuge ayaa ku falanqeynaya nuxurka warbixinta.

WARBIXIN VOA SOMALI: Hufnaanta Doorashada Soomaaliya

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December 22, 2021

Halkan ka daawo warbixin Qubanaha VOA Somali ee hufnaanta doorashada Soomaaliya. Warbixinta waxaa qeyb ka ah wareysi lala yeeshay Agaasimaha Somali Public Agenda Mahad Waasuge.

WAREYSI: Hufnaanta Doorashada Soomaaliya

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December 22, 2021

Agaasimaha Somali Public Agenda Mahad Waasuge ayaa wareysi uu siiyay VOA Somali uga hadlay hufnaanta doorashada iyo waxa iska beddeli karo hannaanka doorashada kadib markii uu Raysal Wasaaraha xilka ka qaaday 7 subnood oo ka tirsanaa Guddiga Xallinta Khilaafaadka Doorashada.

PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN SOMALIA

What We Do

Research

Design

Training

Research Reports

Puntland Democratization: Process, Challenges and Ways Forward

Fiscal Federalism in Somalia: Constitutional Ambiguity, Political Economy and Options for a Workable Arrangement

Galmudug Reconciliation: Processes, Challenges, and Opportunities Ahead

Governance Briefs

Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a’s resurgence: factors, missed opportunities and the way forward

Lessons from Somalia’s 2021 Upper House Elections

Bridging the Gap between Policies and People in Somalia: Introducing Policy Design Centers

Commentaries

Geospatial Data for Better Urban Planning in Somalia

U Isticmaalka Xogta Juqraafi-dhuleedka ee Qorsheynta Magaalooyinka Soomaaliya

Jahwareerka Doorashada Soomaaliya: Hannaan Doorasho ee Beddeli Kara Heshiiskii 17-kii Sebteembar

Somalia’s Electoral Conundrum: An Alternative to the Mogadishu Model

Multimedia

Falanqeyn Doorashooyinka Soomaaliya iyo Heshiiska Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran

Falanqeyn dib usoo laabashada Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaaca: arrimaha sahlay, fursadaha la lumiyay iyo xalka

WARBIXIN VOA SOMALI: Hufnaanta Doorashada Soomaaliya

WAREYSI: Hufnaanta Doorashada Soomaaliya

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