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Who We Are

Somali Public Agenda

Somali Public Agenda is a non-partisan and non-profit public policy and administration research organization based in Mogadishu. Its aim is to advance understanding and improvement of public administration and public services in Somalia through evidence-based research and analysis.

At Somali Public Agenda, we believe that all Somalis deserve better public services including access to affordable education, healthcare, housing, security and justice delivered via transparent and accountable authorities.

Our Vision

Somali citizens are able to access public services that are responsive, evidence-based and inclusive.

Our Mission

To increase the capacity of Somali governance institutions, civil society and international partners to deliver effective public services to Somali citizens.

Our Method

Our Work

In order to advance the understanding and improvement of public services and governance in Somalia

We apply policy-oriented and evidence-based research.

We design public programmes and projects at both the service delivery and policy-making levels.

We conduct practical and sustainable training on governance and service delivery.

Meet Our Team

Mahad Wasuge

Executive Director

Mahad Wasuge

Executive Director

Mahad Wasuge is the executive director of Somali Public Agenda. He has more than 9 years of research and teaching experience in Somalia. Mahad holds Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Roehampton in London. Prior to that, he earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Mogadishu University and diplomas in law and English. Mahad’s research interests focus broadly on governance, democratization, civil service reform, public finance, and constitutional development.

Farhan Isak Yusuf

Deputy Director & Center for Learning & Development Director

Farhan Isak Yusuf

Deputy Director & Center for Learning & Development Director

Farhan Isak Yusuf is the deputy executive director and the director of Center for Learning and Development at Somali Public Agenda. He is also a senior lecturer and Head of Department of Political science at the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration of Mogadishu University. Farhan earned his BA & and MSc in political Science from Mogadishu University and Omdurman University in Sudan respectively. Farhan has over eight years of experience in research and teaching at university. His major research interests include post-conflict state building, governance & good governance, state and nation building.

Sadia Maow

Finance Officer

Sadia Maow

Finance Officer

Sadia Ahmed Maow is a finance officer at Somali Public Agenda. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Mogadishu University. She has years of working experience in accounting and project report writing. She is interested in tech, startup businesses for women, and innovation.

Aweis Ahmed

Director, SPA Policy Lab

Aweis Ahmed

Director, SPA Policy Lab

Aweis Ahmed is the director of SPA Policy Lab. He has worked as a researcher, lecturer, and project coordinator at various institutions in Somalia. He is currently a doctoral candidate in International Relations at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University in Turkey. He holds an M.A. in the same field from Selçuk University in Turkey. Before that, he completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration at Mogadishu University and earned a diploma in Law. Aweis’s research centers on politics and society in the Horn of Africa and focuses on Somalia’s public policies and services in particular. He is a blogger and frequently writes commentary about Somali politics and the Horn region.

Mohamed Adam

Manager, Public Agenda Forum

Mohamed Adam

Manager, Public Agenda Forum

Mohamed Adam is Public Agenda Forum Manager and researcher at Somali Public Agenda. He earned a BA in Political Science – Conflict, Governance & Peacebuilding from City University of Mogadishu. He previously worked in the areas of community development, youth empowerment and storytelling with organizations based in Kenya and the USA as Positive Youth Development Coordinator and an Associate respectively. Mohamed’s research interests broadly focus on public service delivery, accountability, human rights, community development and democratization. He is also interested in good governance, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global politics.

Farhia Mohamud

Researcher

Farhia Mohamud

Researcher

Farhia Mohamud Hassan is a researcher at Somali Public Agenda. She is interested in economic development, monetary policy, and socio-political studies. She is highly enthusiastic about writing in both personal and professional capacities. She speaks Somali, English, Arabic, and is a candidate of a Professional Certificate in Spanish from Universitat Politècnica de València. Farhia is an Economics graduate from Simad University.

Qamar Sh. Osman

Cash and Logistics Officer

Qamar Sh. Osman

Cash and Logistics Officer

Qamar Sheikh Osman Mohamoud is a Cash and Logistics Officer at Somali Public Agenda. She has over three years of prior working experience in child protection, finance and marketing with different organizations in Uganda and Somalia. Qamar was born and raised in Mogadishu, where she did her schooling. She graduated with honors from St. Lawrence University in Uganda, majoring in procurement and supply chain management. Qamar is passionate about peace building and human development.

Idil Omar

HR & Admin Officer

Idil Omar

HR & Admin Officer

Idil Omar Mohamed is a human resources & administration officer at Somali Public Agenda. She holds bachelor’s in accounting, auditing and finance from College of Banking and Financial Studies in Oman. She is a skilled human resource professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, employee retention, and organizational development. With three years of experience in the field, Idil’s expertise in HR best practices has helped numerous organizations develop and maintain a strong and productive workforce.

Ibrahim Jibril

Research Assistant

Ibrahim Jibril

Research Assistant

Ibrahim Jibril is a research assistant at Somali Public Agenda. He has a background in communications and is also a blogger and former English instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Mogadishu University. He is trilingual and fluently speaks in Somali, English, and Arabic languages. He is passionate about digitalizing the public sector, youth participation in governance and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ibrahim’s research interests focus broadly on public policy, e-governance, youth empowerment, development policy, and education sector reforms.

Abas Mohamed

Multimedia Producer

Abas Mohamed

Multimedia Producer

Abas Mohamed Abdullahi is a multimedia producer at Somali Public Agenda. He has several years of working experience in multimedia, photography, graphic design, and digital video recording and editing. Before joining Somali Public Agenda, Abass worked with telecommunication and media companies including NationLink Telcom and Asal Tv. He is currently in his final year at the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Somalia (UNISO).

Jacfar Mohamed

Communications Officer

Jacfar Mohamed

Communications Officer

Jafar Mohamed is a Communications Officer at Somali Public Agenda. He has extensive experience in journalism and media. He previously worked with Goobjoog TV and Asal Tv. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Horn of Africa University in Somalia. Jafar frequently participates in economic and political debates and discussions on youth participation in politics and governance in Somalia. He is an advocate of good governance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Jafar’s interests include reading and researching state-building and history.

Who We Are

Somali Public Agenda

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Work

We apply policy-oriented and evidence-based research.

We design public programmes and projects at both the service delivery and policy-making levels.

We conduct practical and sustainable training on governance and service delivery.

Meet Our Team

Mahad Wasuge

Farhan Isak Yusuf

Sadia Maow

Aweis Ahmed

Mohamed Adam

Farhia Mohamud

Qamar Sh. Osman

Idil Omar

Ibrahim Jibril

Abas Mohamed

Jacfar Mohamed

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