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 […]
Research Studies
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
Research Papers – 2nd PDRC Annual Peace Conference
The 2nd Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) Annual Peace Conference 2024, held in Garowe, Puntland, brought together over 200
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
AN ASSESSMENT OF MINORITY COMMUNITIES’ LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION IN PUNTLAND POLITICS AND ADMINISTRATION
Who are the minority groups? What factors influence their political representation in Puntland, and how can it be increased? Read
Public Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Puntland Local Government Elections
Puntland’s democratization process is a significant development in the establishment of a democratic government in Somalia which has long been
Assessment Of Lelkase and Sa’ad Conflict and Peace
The Mudug region of Somalia, in the years 2015/2016 witnessed extensive conflictsthat divided the communities by clan lines between Darod