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. […]
Research Studies
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
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,
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
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
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
ISIS in Puntland
The Bari region of Puntland, Somalia, has become a critical battleground in the fight against terrorism,particularly due to the rise
New Security Dynamics and Threats on the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean
Puntland, a federal member state in northeastern Somalia, has played a pivotal role in the region’s political landscape, which is
BEYOND THE ACCORD: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL PEACE STRUCTURES IN MANAGING INTER-CLAN CONFLICTS IN PUNTLAND STATE, SOMALIA
Clan conflicts in Somalia have a long history, dating back to the colonial era through the period before the collapse
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF LAS-ANOD CONFLICT (HUMANITARIAN, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC)
The Las-Anod conflict disrupted the economic fabric, social services, and livelihoods of the communities of the Sool and Ayn regions.
Mass Attitudes Toward ‘OPOV’ in the Wake of Puntland’s 2024 Electoral Crisis
In January 2024, Puntland completed its leadership transition. Sixty-six parliamentarians were selected using the same method as before. President Said