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.
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A Memo For Somalia’s New Leaders on The Priorities of Citizens
The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) conducted a public opinion perceptions survey from January 9-23, 2017. HIPS asked a total of 1,364 adults aged 18 and older in Boosaaso, Beledweyne, Mogadishu, Baydhabo and Kismaayo about the policy areas they want the incoming government to focus on.
Somalia’s Drought Induced Crises: Immediate Action and Change of Strategy Needed
The ongoing drought in Somalia – referred to in the Somali language as Sima, which means the leveler, ubiquitous or pervasive – has enveloped the entire country. If rain does not arrive by mid April, and if a massive humanitarian campaign is not mounted swiftly, the drought could morph into an insidious famine that could devastate the country.
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Also tagged Droughts in Somalia, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu
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Somalia’s parliament should produce a constitution by and for the people
As Somalia’s tenth parliament began its work in early 2017 and elected Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Farmaajo’ as president, the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) hopes lawmakers, national and sub-national politicians and civil society organizations will re-focus and prioritize the finalization of the constitution. HIPS is, therefore, presenting the first in a series of papers on […]
Exit Strategy Challenges for the AU Mission in Somalia
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) alone cannot defeat al-Shabaab. This can only happen if AMISOM can partner with a capable, legitimate and inclusive set of Somali security forces. Unfortunately, over the last decade, Somalia’s political leaders have failed to forge a political settlement that charts an agreed pathway towards creating an effective set of professional national security forces. Read on…
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Also tagged Abdirashid Hashi, AMISOM, AMISOM in Somalia, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu, Paul D. Williams, Security
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Turkey’s Assistance Model in Somalia: Achieving Much With Little
The depth of Turkey’s relatively recent engagement in Somalia is visible in the capital Mogadishu. The rehabilitation of a 23-kilometer road across the capital, a new airport terminal and the rebuilding of the former Digfer hospital are all conspicuous symbols of Turkey’s role in the development of Somalia. Read more…..
الــدور العربــي فـي الصومـال منذ انهيـار الدولـة المركزيـــة: دراسـة حالــة فــي الفتـــرة مــا بيــن 1991م- 2015م
تعرضت الدراسة الأهمية الجيواستراتيجية لموقع الصومال والتأثير السالب المباشر لغياب الدولة في الصومال على الأمن القومي العربي، وعلى المصالح الاقتصادية والتجارية والسياسية والأمنية العربية في المنطقة.
Somalia’s Vision 2016: Reality Check and the Road Ahead
Of late, the most oft-repeated phrase in Somalia seems to be Vision 2016. Visions, particularly when discussing countries, are usually about long-term, strategic and often developmental goals. Not in the case of Somalia. Vision 2016 is a purely political document crafted in September 2013 at the behest of, and under the auspices of, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). Read on..
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Also tagged Abdirashid Hashi, Democracy, Elections, Elections in Somalia, Heritage Institute, Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, HIPS, Mogadishu, Vision2016
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Successful book fair highlights need for libraries in Somalia
Last month’s successful Mogadishu International Book Fair was one of the best civil society-led initiatives in the Somali capital in this year. For three days in late August, Somali writers of all ages and hundreds of readers congregated in the City Palace Hotel to celebrate literacy and culture. Read on..