Independent • Non-profit • Scientific • Politically neutralMadax-bannaan • Aan faa’iido-doon ahayn • Cilmiyeed • Siyaasad ahaan dhexdhexaad[email protected]  •  Mogadishu, Somalia
01Independent researchCilmi-baaris madax-bannaan

Evidence for better decisions.Research for Somalia’s future.Caddeyn go’aanno wanaagsan.Cilmi-baaris mustaqbalka Soomaaliya.

SIRPD is an independent Somali research institution generating knowledge, evidence and policy solutions to advance sustainable development in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

SIRPD waa hay’ad cilmi-baariseed Soomaaliyeed oo madax-bannaan, soo saarta aqoon, caddeymo iyo xalal siyaasadeed oo taageera horumarka waara.

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01Independent evidenceCaddeyn madax-bannaan
02Policy impactSaamaynta siyaasadda
03Somali capacityAwood Soomaaliyeed
04Open knowledgeAqoon furan

Who we are

Yaan nahay

Research that moves from insight to impact

Cilmi-baaris aqoonta u beddesha saameyn

We produce reliable evidence, strengthen Somali research capacity and build bridges among universities, government, communities and development partners.

Waxaan soo saarnaa caddeyn lagu kalsoonaan karo, xoojinnaa awoodda cilmi-baarayaasha Soomaaliyeed, iskuna xirnaa jaamacadaha, dowladda, bulshada iyo saaxiibada horumarinta.

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01 / VISION

A trusted Somali centre for knowledge, evidence and scientific solutions.

Xarun Soomaaliyeed oo lagu kalsoon yahay, hormuudna ka ah aqoon iyo xalal cilmiyeed.

02 / MISSION

High-quality research supporting policy, public services and sustainable governance.

Cilmi-baaris tayo sare leh oo taageerta siyaasadaha, adeegyada bulshada iyo dowladnimo waarta.

Ten strategic themes

Our research areas

Meelaha cilmi-baarista

A multidisciplinary agenda shaped around Somalia’s public priorities and the Horn of Africa’s shared challenges.

Ajande dhinacyo badan leh oo ka jawaabaya mudnaanta bulshada Soomaaliyeed iyo caqabadaha Geeska Afrika.

From evidence to action

A rigorous research pathway

Hannaanka cilmi-baarista ee adag

Every study progresses through scientific review, ethics, quality assurance and deliberate policy translation.

Daraasad walba waxay martaa dib-u-eegis cilmiyeed, anshax, hubinta tayada iyo u-beddelidda talo siyaasadeed.

01Research idea
02Scientific review
03Ethical approval
04Data & analysis
05Peer review
06Policy impact

Policy & publications

An accountable home for public knowledge

Hoy lagu kalsoon yahay oo aqoonta dadweynaha ah

Approved research reports, policy briefs, working papers, journal articles, data notes and annual reports will be catalogued here.

Warbixinno, policy briefs, qoraallo shaqo, maqaallo, xog-qoraallo iyo warbixinno sannadeed la ansixiyey ayaa halkan lagu kaydin doonaa.

PDF

Publication library prepared for launch

Maktabadda daabacaadaha waa loo diyaariyey furitaanka

Approved SIRPD outputs will appear here with authors, abstracts, citations and accessible PDF downloads—without fabricated placeholder research.

Wax-soo-saarka SIRPD ee la ansixiyey wuxuu halkan uga muuqan doonaa qorayaasha, dulmar, tixraac iyo PDF la heli karo.

Research integrity

Participant protection is built into the institution

Ilaalinta ka-qaybgalaha waxay ku dhex jirtaa hay’adda

SIRPD’s independent Research Ethics Committee / IRB safeguards informed consent, confidentiality, data protection and responsible research practice.

Guddiga Anshaxa Cilmi-baarista / IRB wuxuu ilaaliyaa oggolaanshaha xog-ogaalka ah, sirta, xog-dhawridda iyo cilmi-baaris masuuliyad leh.

Capacity development

Strengthening Somalia’s research ecosystem

Xoojinta deegaanka cilmi-baarista Soomaaliya

Short courses, mentorship and institutional support for researchers and universities.

Koorsooyin gaagaaban, hagid iyo taageero hay’adeed oo loogu talagalay cilmi-baarayaasha iyo jaamacadaha.

+ Research methods+ Data analysis+ Scientific writing+ Research ethics+ Policy brief writing+ AI for research

Partnerships

Collaborate without compromising independence

Iskaashi ilaalinaya madax-bannaanida cilmiyeed

We welcome universities, public institutions, UN agencies, research institutes and development partners committed to evidence-led development.

Waxaan soo dhoweynaynaa jaamacadaha, hay’adaha dowladda, QM, xarumaha cilmi-baarista iyo saaxiibada horumarinta.

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