Economic Vulnerability and Resilience in Puntland
The State Bank of Puntland has conducted a study on the economic vulnerability and resilience of Puntland State of Somalia. […]
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Food Relief Procurement – Request for Quotations
With support from the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF), Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC) is implementing a project to address
CALL FOR PAPERS – 2026 ANNUAL PEACE CONFERENCE
PDRC is honored to announce a Call for Papers & Films for the upcoming 2026 Annual Peace Conference, which will
PDRC 2025 Annual Report
The year was characterised by significant geopolitical changes across the world, which resulted in significant humanitarian crises and geopolitical/demographical tensions
PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING, AND POLICY REFORM IN PUNTLAND
An Assessment of Environmental, Health, and Socioeconomic Impacts Puntland is facing a fast-growing plastic waste crisis that is now showing up in daily life—blocked drains, smoky dumpsites, sick households, and livestock losses across grazing areas. Plastic pollution has moved beyond being an environmental
BEYOND DONOR AID: Sustainable Health Financing Through Locally Driven Strategies in Puntland State of Somalia
This policy brief examines the health financing landscape of Puntland State of Somalia, highlighting current financing mechanisms and potential sources
30th Governance by Remote Control of Somalia’s Third Republic
Launched in March 2019 by Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC), PDRCTalks is a flagship monthly public dialogue platform that
Building knowledge and empowering young women in Puntland through capacity-building
Women are the backbone of Somali society, playing an essential role in nurturing families, sustaining livelihoods, contributing to community development,
CLIMATE, PEACE, AND SECURITY: BUILDING A PEACEFUL & RESILIENT FUTURE
The Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC) successfully convened the Third Annual Peace Conference (APC 2025) from September 21 to
Harnessing indigenous knowledge to combat climate and ecological crises in Somalia
Somalia faces escalating climate and ecological crises that threaten food security, livelihoods, and peace. Despite contributing less than 0.1% of
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POLICY FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN PUNTLAND STATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This policy paper examines the critical disconnect between policy formulation and execution within the ministries of Puntland State,
Enhancing Climate Governance in Somalia for a Sustained Climate, Peace, and Security
Executive Summary Somalia is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable states, facing recurrent droughts, floods, and food insecurity, which are compounded