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 […]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This policy paper examines the critical disconnect between policy formulation and execution within the ministries of Puntland State,
Since its founding in 1998 as a response to the post-1991 state collapse, Puntland has played a pioneering role in
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, security, and development trajectory of Puntland State of Somalia over a
PDRC’s report “Social Media and Conflict Dynamics in Somalia” explores how digital platforms like Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube influence
The Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), Somali Public Agenda (SPA), and Heinrich Böll Stiftung – Horn of Africa have released
The Bari region of Puntland, Somalia, has become a critical battleground in the fight against terrorism,particularly due to the rise
Puntland, a federal member state in northeastern Somalia, has played a pivotal role in the region’s political landscape, which is
Clan conflicts in Somalia have a long history, dating back to the colonial era through the period before the collapse
The Las-Anod conflict disrupted the economic fabric, social services, and livelihoods of the communities of the Sool and Ayn regions.
In January 2024, Puntland completed its leadership transition. Sixty-six parliamentarians were selected using the same method as before. President Said
Puntland’s democratization process is a significant development in the establishment of a democratic government in Somalia which has long been
