Launched in March 2019 by Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC),
PDRCTalks is a flagship monthly public dialogue platform that promotes constructive
discourse on Somalia’s most pressing issues. This initiative supports PDRC’s broader
mission to advance governance, democratization, peace, and development, the core
pillars of the organization’s research and policy engagement work.
Each session features distinguished Somali scholars, veteran politicians, and retired civil
servants who deliver expert presentations on uniquely themed topics. These forums are
interactive and inclusive, aiming to spark informed conversation among community
members, intellectuals, policymakers, and the Somali public. Through in-person dialogue
and digital outreach—including livestreams and active engagement on social media—
PDRC Talks reaches audiences across Somalia and the global Somali diaspora, as well
as other interested communities. […]
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