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 […]
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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,
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
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
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
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
Social Media and Conflict Dynamics in Somalia
PDRC’s report “Social Media and Conflict Dynamics in Somalia” explores how digital platforms like Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube influence
Study on Health Services in Puntland
The collapse of Somalia’s central government in the early 1990s severely damaged the national health system, resulting in the dismantling
Bridging Divides: Options for Resolving Somalias FGS–FMS Disputes, Constitutional Review and Elections
The Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), Somali Public Agenda (SPA), and Heinrich Böll Stiftung – Horn of Africa have released
PDRC 2024 Annual Report
PDRC 2024: A Year of Resilience & Triumphs! Despite global challenges, Puntland made bold strides in 2024, and PDRC was