Informing Somalia’s Election Laws
Somalia’s federal government and Federal Member State (FMS) leadership agreed on an electoral process in May 2023. Although core elements of the agreement were contentious and key actors were opposed, the political agreement became a baseline for both the review and amendment of Somalia’s Provisional Federal Constitution, particularly Chapter Four, as well as the structure and drafting of three election bills – the Establishment Bill of the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the Political Associations and Parties Bill and the National Electoral Bill.
Empowering Somalia’s Young Researchers
In November 2024, the Center for Learning and Development at Somali Public Agenda successfully concluded a 5-week research training program designed to produce qualified young researchers with certified skills and knowledge. This was the second time the Center implemented this program. The 2024 cohort began with 38 trainees, of which 23 successfully completed the program.
SPA analysis and recommendations on the NCC election agreement leads to high-level dialogue among current and former Somalia leaders
Our core recommendation for increased political dialogue was subsequently taken up…
Blog Writing Training for Somali Youth
In recent years, Somalia’s digital space has been widening. Hundreds of thousands of youth have been getting online for multiple purposes, but mostly to connect…
Training female researchers in Mogadishu
Research in Somalia is often male-dominated. Very few female researchers do participate in the design, data collection, analysis, and writing of research reports in…
How our Election Series is informing policymakers and citizens on Somalia elections
A year ago (July 2019), Somali Public Agenda team began its Election Series, a series of…
