On 3 August 2014, HIPS organized a Special Forum for Ideas with the Prime Minister of Somalia Hon. Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed. Discussions centered on the achievements, challenges, and way forward for premier Abdiweli’s government, seven months after its formation.
Over one hundred citizens, including civil society leaders, academics, former senior officials, media personalities, representatives of women and youth groups, and members of the business community participated in the Forum.
Special Forum with Somali PM Abdiweli
Al Jazeera Inside Story – Aid Agencies: Cooperating or compromising?
U.S. Senate Africa Subcommittee of the Foreign Relations Committee
Special Forum for Ideas with Speaker Jawaari
Launch of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies

On 15 January 2013, at the Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu, HIPS was officially launched with the goal of promoting a culture of research and learning in Somalia.