Farhan Isak Yusuf

Deputy Executive Director @somalipubagenda, senior lecturer @MogUniver/@SNU_University. Tweets are personal opinions, not institutional positions.

[Farhan Isak Yusuf @FarhanShabel]

Hopes were high that federalism will usher in devolving power to local governments but, in reality, power lies in FMSs & local govs. remain powerless & this resulted in that decentralization existing in name only.4 more interesting findings read ⤵️report
https://t.co/ID7TzuTlWz

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Xarunta @SPADialogue_ ee Somali Public Agenda ayaa maanta qabatay kulanka billaha ah ee Gaxwo iyo Gorfeyn. Kulankan oo ahaa kii 45aad ayaa lagu falanqeeyey dood ciwaankeedu ahaa Maareynta Kalaguurka iyo Doorashooyinka Dalka, waxaana ka soo qeybgalay 25 qof oo isugu jira cilmibaareyaal, falanqeeyayaal siyaasadeed iyo ganacsato .

Intii madashu socotay waxa lagu lafoguray qiimeynta marxaladihii hore ee kalaguurka iyo marxaladda maanta, tallaabooyinka maangalka ah ee la qaadi karo muddo-xileedka ka dib gaar ahaan fursadaha iyo caqabadaha markaas jiri kara, saameynta isbeddel-joqoraafiyeedka dunida uu ku siyaasadda Soomaaliya.

Ugu dambeyn madasha ayaa ku soo idlaatay in wadahadallo loo dhan yahay uu yahay xalka marxaladda kalaguurka si looga baaqsado qalalaaso siyaasadeed, isla markaana looga heshiiyo arrimaha doorashooyinka. Kasoo qeybgalayaasha ayaa soo jeediyey in dhinacyada isku haya siyaasadda dalka ay tanaasul sameeyaan.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Pleased to share that our @SPAPolicyLab Director @aweis_ahmedsom joins @ChathamHouse’s Africa Programme (@AfricaProg) as an @SNForg Visiting Fellow and will be based in London for one year.

While at Chatham House, Aweis will conduct policy-relevant research on Somalia’s international and regional relations in a shifting global order, with the aim of supporting Somalia’s contributions to global governance. The research outputs will be jointly published by Chatham House and Somali Public Agenda.

The fellowship builds on the Chatham House Africa Programme’s success in hosting visiting fellows from Mozambique and Sierra Leone between 2023 and 2025, whose work focused on supporting their countries as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮

@SPAPolls is a public opinion polling and surveying programme established by the Somali Public Agenda (SPA).

SPA Polls aims to generate reliable, context-specific data on public attitudes across Somalia. In doing so, it supports evidence-based decision-making, strengthens democratic governance, and promotes inclusive public dialogue.

Through SPA Polls, SPA reinforces its commitment to producing high-quality research and expanding access to timely, relevant data that can inform policy and enhance accountability.

SPA Polls: _Capturing Somali Voices, Shaping Public Agenda_

Watch the announcement video here⤵️

#SomaliPublicAgenda #SPAPolls #SPAImpacts

[Mahad Wasuge @MahadWasuge]

At dissemination forum for a yearlong study on Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) tax revenue by @somalipubagenda organized by @SPAForums #SPAForums

[Manha Ahmed @ManhaAhmed10]

I had the privilege of being a trainee in the @SPACLD research program, which concluded on November 21, 2024. This rigorous five-week training provided me with advanced research skills and methodologies, preparing me to contribute to the analysis of Somalia's multifaceted issues

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Our Deputy Director, @FarhanShabel, and @SPAPolicyLab Director, @aweisahmedM, participated in a half-day consultation session on the Somalia Higher Education Bill in Mogadishu. The session was organized by the Lower House Committee on Social Services, with representatives from universities, the Association of Somali Universities, and research institutions in attendance. The purpose of the session was to gather input from stakeholders on the bill before it proceeds to the next stage.

SPA’s representatives contributed to the discussion by highlighting key issues in specific articles, particularly those concerning the establishment of the National Higher Education Commission, which will serve as the regulatory body for the country’s higher education sector. They presented recommendations on the regulatory powers of the commission and the hiring conditions for the secretary of the commission. Our representatives emphasized the importance of maintaining the commission's autonomy while acknowledging the oversight role of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Falanqeyn: hindise-sharciyeedka cusub ee dhismaha guddiga doorashooyinka

#SomaliPublicAgenda #SomaliElections

[Farhan Isak Yusuf @FarhanShabel]

Read OUR NEW commentary on the review of the new bill establishing the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

NEW COMMENTARY I Review of the new bill establishing the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission

In⤵️this commentary, we analyze the new bill establishing #Somalia’s election management body. #SPACommentary
https://t.co/06M5Ksac7q

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

NEW COMMENTARY I Review of the new bill establishing the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission

In⤵️this commentary, we analyze the new bill establishing #Somalia’s election management body. #SPACommentary
https://t.co/06M5Ksac7q

[Mahad Wasuge @MahadWasuge]

"Shaqo kasta ee aad qabaneyso u qabo sida ugu fiican ee aad awoodid"

Waa talo aan siiyay dhalinyaro aan dhawaan la hadlay. Waa mabda’ aan aaminsanahay kuna dhaqmayay intii aan shaqeynayay.

[SPA Learning Lab @SPALearningLab]

In collaboration with @DigitalShelter, the Center for Learning and Development at @somalipubagenda, on 7 July 2023, began a month-and-a-half-long blog writing training for young trainees, mostly graduates from local universities.

During the training period, the trainees will be equipped with skills for writing effective blogs, and they will publish their blogs on their blog sites after going through an internal review.

This training is the 7th slot of the blog writing training since July 2020, and this time, it is being implemented in partnership with Digital Shelter.

The @SPACLD offers blog writing training to contribute to enhancing the writing culture among young people.

[Ahmed-Nor Mohamed Ab @ahmednormabdi]

I'm excited to share our latest publication, which appears in the prestigious ISI (Web of Science)-indexed International Journal of Organizational Leadership. The full article is available for free access at the following link: https://t.co/0AHFVArxnh

[Farhan Isak Yusuf @FarhanShabel]

This brief analyses FGS' request to close down the 11-year-old UN political mission in Somalia. it looks at the FGS' reasoning for ending the mission; it provides a snapshot of the opposition's reactions & z wider implications of closing the UNSOM office.
https://t.co/vdOjApu1YD

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Our Deputy Director @FarhanShabel attended a high-level dialogue on deepening democracy, good governance and inclusive political transitions in the Horn of Africa that took place in Addis Ababa between 24th & 25th of June and organized by
@_AfricanUnion, @OSE_HoA, @UNDPAfrica, @Int_IDEA & @IGADsecretariat.

Farhan took part in a roundtable panel discussion focusing on the ecosystem of engagement in democratization and political transitions in the Horn of Africa. He, in particular, spoke on the Somalia CSOs efforts in local peace-building, stabilization, elections and constitutional amendments.

[Foresight for Practical Solutions @ForesightSO]

An essential podcast that is highly recommended for public policy practitioners and good governance advisors in #Somalia.

[SPA Dialogue @SPADialogue_]

Madasha @SPA_PAF ee @somalipubagenda waxa ay galabta qabatay kulanka billaha ah ee #Gaxwo&Gorfeyn.

Kulanka ayaa bishan loogaga hadlay laguna falanqeeyay kiisaskii musuqa la xiriiray ee ay maxkamadda Gobolka Benaadir muddooyinkii dambe gacanta ku haysay. Waxaa kale oo lagaga dooday waddooyinkii loo maray soo oogista eedaymaha, go’aannadii kasoo baxay, saameynta togan iyo kuwa taban ee kiisaskan ku yeelan karaan aragtida iyo kalsoonida ay bulshadu ku qabaan nidaamka caddaaladdaa, iyo suuragalnimada ku lug lahaansho siyaasadeed ee habka dacwad-oogista iyo go’aannada.

Kasoo qeyb-galayaasha kulanka oo u badnaa dhallinyaro ayaa ka kala socday qeybaha bulshada sida sharciyaqaanno, abukaatayaal, bahda waxbarashada, iyo weriyayaal. Waxa ay gabagabadii kulanka soo jeediyeen talooyin ku aaddan sida loo xoojin karo hay’adaha kala duwan ee caddaaladda, looga hartagi karo musuqa, wacyigelinta bulshada iyo sida fahamkooda ee dhanka caddaaladda kor loogu qaadi karo.
#SPAForums

[Mudanist X @HMudane]

Hambalyo @somalipubagenda iyo saaxiibaday kala ah @MahadWasuge iyo @FarhanShabel oo u soo dhabar adeygay hawshan muhiimka u ah bulshada iyo dowladnimada dalka.

[SomaliREN @SomaliREN]

We are delighted to announce that Somali Public Agenda has officially joined SomaliREN as our 29ᵗʰ member institution. After fulfilling all membership criteria, @somalipubagenda received its membership certificate today. Welcome to the SomaliREN community, SPA.

[Somali Public Agenda (SPA) @somalipubagenda]

Maamul Wanaag Podcast xalqadiisa 37 waxaa lagu falanqeeyay Geeddi-socodka doorashooyinka Soomaaliya labo sano kadib iyo shirkii 17-kii bishan May lagu soo gabagabeebay Muqdisho, una dhexeeyay Golaha Wadatashiga Qaran.

Qeybtan 37-aad ee Maamul Wanaag Podcast, @MahadWasuge & @FarhanShabel ayaa si gaar ah ugu falanqeynaya geeddi-socodka doorashooyinka Soomaaliya labo sano kadib. Link-igaan hoose raac ee YouTube-keenna ka daawo Podcast-iga oo dhammeystiran.👇

https://t.co/GqHdI8wWHR

[Liban Mohamed Hussein @LibanMHussein]

In the last days of 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to join the @somalipubagenda training course. I embarked on a blog writing and personal development course. It had always been a dream of mine to be a part of this skilled community.
https://t.co/GLlDg7Vtzg