Tag Archives: Democratization

Survey of Public Opinion on Somalia’s Provisional Constitution

By admin | Published: July 2017

This public opinion survey highlights that citizens in five major cities have different perceptions [mainly positive] about the constitution, despite only being marginally consulted by the politicians about their opinions.

Posted in Briefing Papers, Publications, Uncategorized | Also tagged Abdirashid Hashi, citizens views, Constitution, Constitution-making, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu, Somali provisional constitution, Somalia | Leave a comment

Selection of the Next Somalia Parliament: The Citizens’ View

By admin | Published: December 2015

The findings provide reliable, representative data on the views of residents in five major population centers, which contribute to the debate around the political process as major decisions about Somalia’s future are being deliberated.

Posted in Publications, Reports, Uncategorized | Also tagged 2016 scenarios, Abdirashid Hashi, Baidoa, Baydhabo, Citizens' View, Elections, Elections in Somalia, Extension, Galkayo, Garowe, Government Performance, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, International Community, Kismayo, Mogadishu, Puntland, Security, Selection of the Next Somali Parliament, Selection of the Next Somali Parliament: The Citizens' View, selections, Somalia | 1 Response

Attitudes Towards Democracy in Mogadishu

By admin | Published: December 2014

The vast majority of Mogadishu residents consider democratic elections in the city important, and intend to vote, according to the findings of a poll of 1633 people across the 17 districts of Benadir Region. Read the full report here..

Posted in Briefing Papers, Publications, Uncategorized | Also tagged Elections, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu, Somalia | 7 Responses

Decentralization Options for Somalia

By admin | Published: January 2014

The issue of decentralization has been hotly debated in Somalia for the past decade. For many Somalis, some form of decentralization is necessary. However, the most suitable model of decentralization for Somalia remains a matter of contention. This paper is the first in a series of outputs by Heritage Institute on the topic of decentralization.

Posted in Publications, Reports | Also tagged Abdi Aynte, Accountability, Afyare Elmi, Decentralisation, Decentralization, Federalism, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu, Somalia | 3 Responses

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