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Education and Awareness

Awareness rising and education plays a core part of work that we do at PDRC

Our Focus Area

State Building at Grass roots

PDRC promotes democracy, an essential component of state-building

Our Focus Area

Peacebuilding and Statebuilding

At the core of PDRC’s peace-building endeavors lies a profound recognition of the diverse origins of conflict

Our Focus Area

We are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research institution

Puntland Development Research Centre (PDRC) is a Local
Non-Governmental Organization (LNGO) based in Garowe
the administrative capital of the Puntland state of Somalia.

On October 30, 1999, the Centre was founded as an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to peacebuilding, the promotion of democracy and respect for human rights.

Over the last two decades, PDRC has completed more than 128 projects in peacebuilding, governance and state-building, development, and environment and supported a number of election and administrative transitions.

Our Vision

PDRC aims to become a credible source for policy analysis and an actor in Somali peace, state-building, and development.

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Our Mission

PDRC aspires to participate, as actor and beneficiary, in peace building and reconstruction of Somalia

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Methodology

PDRC has adopted “Participatory Action Research – (PAR)” as a strategic tool for peacebuilding,

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Achievements

Research and Innovation

Our center is at the forefront of research, providing evidence-based insights and innovative solutions to address regional challenges and inform policy-making.

Championing Peace and Reconciliation

We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of peace through dialogue,supporting community reconciliation, and providing neutral spaces for conflict resolution.

Advancing Good Governance

PDRC supports the enhancement of local governance structures, promotes federalism, and upholds democracy and human rights values in Puntland.

Community Empowerment

We empower local communities through capacity-building programs, ensuring that individuals have the skills and resources needed for self-sufficiency and development.

Promoting Sustainable Development

At PDRC, we drive sustainable development initiatives to improve the socio-economic conditions in Puntland, fostering growth and resilience within communities.

Our Focus Areas

Peace

With vast experience in peace-building, PDRC has done research on the field but also actively participated in reconciliation and mediation programs. PDRC will work on this agenda until there is a safe environment for all Somali citizens, especially the most vulnerable.

Governance

PDRC has 20 years track record in promoting state-building, rule of law and good governance in various capacities and commitments from a primitive state to more functioning and service delivering institutions. Democratization and federalism will be our main focus.

Development

PDRC’s third focus area is development, with the goal to improve the well-being individuals in Puntland and Somalia as a whole so that the society can reach its full potential. We believe that the success of society is linked to the well being of each and every citizen

Projects Completed

Research

Elections assisted

"From pioneering research studies to impactful community projects, PDRC has a proven track record of making a tangible difference in the lives of Puntland's people."