Research

Programmes built around the questions that decide Somalia's trajectory

Each programme combines field research, quantitative analysis and expert convening to produce work policymakers can act on.

01

Security & Stability

Conflict dynamics, security sector reform and the architecture of durable stabilisation.

02

Governance & Institutions

Federalism, public administration, rule of law and the accountability of state institutions.

03

Economy & Development

Fiscal policy, private sector growth, trade and inclusive development finance.

04

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

Regional competition, multilateral engagement and Somalia's place in a contested Red Sea.

05

Society & Human Capital

Education, migration, urbanisation and the social foundations of resilience.

48

Publications released

3.9%

Average GDP growth, 2023–26

12

Research programmes

60+

Contributing authors

Real GDP growth

Percent, annual

Governance index

Composite score, 0–100

Security incident index

Indexed, lower is better

Somalia Review

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SOMALIA REVIEW

Independent reporting, analysis and perspective from Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

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