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
Beyond the Ballot: Addressing Post-Electoral Institutional Instability in Puntland’s First Elected Local Councils
Since its founding in 1998 as a response to the post-1991 state collapse, Puntland has played a pioneering role in
33rd PDRCTalks: Revisiting Modern Somalia: Forgetting the Past Means Reliving It
Puntland Development and Research Centre (PDRC) convened the 33rd PDRCTalks under the theme “Revisiting Modern Somalia: Forgetting the Past Means
Announcements, Blogs
Call for Applications: Vocational Training Consultant: Master Trainer in Bakery, Waiter Service, and Barista Skills
The Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC), in collaboration with the Shaqo Consortium, a transformative initiative supported by the Embassy
Tender for Project Evaluation
The Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC), under the Shaqo Consortium, invites qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive monitoring and
Request for Quotations
The Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC) is organizing its Annual Conference (September, 2025) and, in this regard, invites qualified
SHAPING PUNTLAND’S DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, security, and development trajectory of Puntland State of Somalia over a