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The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank aimed at informing public policy and practice in #Somalia

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“The economy is not a separate question. It is functioning institutions, a strong government, productive citizens, and inclusive opportunities.” Dr. Abdirizak Hassan (Birre), Country Director, Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), Kenya Office, at Plenary Session 2 of #SDF2026. #HeritageForum #Somalia #NationalDialogue

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“If the government institutions and laws are not improved, the Somali economy cannot be improved . Last year, the domestic revenue was $200 million, while this year it is $400 million, when you look at the world, one company generates $400 million.”

-Dr. Uweys Abdullahi, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Somalia

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“If we focus on domestic production, livestock, agriculture, and fisheries, this country’s economy will change significantly. If we continue as we are, we are heading into a dangerous situation.” Sumaya Nor Abdi, Public-Private Partnership Specialist at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, at Plenary Session 2 of #SDF2026. #HeritageForum #Somalia #NationalDialogue

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“if we do not shift the state of the country and attract foreign investment from the world, this country will enter a dangerous famine.”

-Mr. Elmi Mahmud Nur, Member of the Somali Parliament and Former Minister

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Panel 5: Economic Hardship, Regional Instability, and Somalia’s Development Challenges

Panelists:-

1.Hon. Elmi Mahmoud Nur, Member of the Federal Parliament and Former Federal Minister
2.Dr. Uweis Abdullahi, Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Somalia
3.Dr. Abdirizak Hassan (Birre), Country Director, Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), Kenya Office
4.Sumaya Nor Abdi, Public-Private Partnership Specialist, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
5.Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, Professor of Financial Economics and Development Economics

Moderator: Liban Obsiye, Executive Director, National Climate Fund, Somalia

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Two days of dialogue draw to a close. H.E. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Former President of Somalia, will take the podium for the closing statement at #SDF2026 late this evening. Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu. #HeritageForum #Somalia #NationalDialogue

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“Many young people say there are no jobs in this country. There are jobs. What you are picturing is a specific job. Stop saying ‘I want this job’, and be willing to do any job.” Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, Professor of Financial Economics and former Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, at #SDF2026. #HeritageForum #Somalia #NationalDialogue

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Mr. Hussein Sheikh Ali, Chairman of the saldhig Institute and two-time National Security Advisor, delivered a keynote address at the 3rd Somalia Development Forum SDF2026, “Personalized Security and the Unfinished Republic.”

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Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor presented a paper at the Somalia Development Forum (SDF2026), titled: “Beyond Politics: Repositioning Climate Security and Food Security as the Foundations of State Resilience in Somalia.”

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Dr. Fartuun Mohamed Gacal gave a presentation study at the 3rd Somalia Development Forum SDF2026 on “Say Wallahi, We’re Different: Somali Diaspora Youth as a Strategic Resource for National Cohesion.”

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Dr. Bashir M. Sheikh Ali presents a paper at the Somalia Development Forum (SDF2026), titled: "When Politics Replaces Governance: Explaining Somalia's Recurring Political Crises."

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Dr. Abdirashid Ismail (HIPS) presents a paper at the Somalia Development Forum (SDF2026), titled: "Rebuilding the Somali Social Contract: The Imperative of Strategic Social Accountability."

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"Sheekh Hodan, Heritage gave you a great platform, and I am very pleased with it. This forum was a balanced platform where everyone was given the opportunity."

-Duniya Maxamed Cali Carshaan, Member of Civil Society

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Dr. Mohamed Abdikarim "Makawi" presents a paper at the Somalia Development Forum (SDF2026), titled: "Navigating Political Polarization, Economic Shocks, and Regional Instability: A New Institutional Economics Analysis of Somalia's Development Trajectory."
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“Somali politics needs to move beyond the war between the four incumbents and those outside waiting to be a presidents, it needs a stable and unchanging politics.”

-Sheekh Hodan Geelle, Somali Women Scholars Association

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“A nation that does not share our faith is more frightening than our country. The biggest threat facing the country is that they are tired of us, the international community is disappointed with us, we dont not compromise, and the people are the ones who want everyone to succeed.”

-Rep. Mohamed Harun, Member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia

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Dr. Ahmed Ali M. Khayre presented a paper at the Somalia Development Forum (SDF2026), titled: "Order Without Institutions: Delegative Democracy, Limited Access Orders, and the Structural Crisis of Somali State-Building."

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“Today, dressing in beautiful clothes to talk about national security, It is a great thing. I commend the Heritage Institute for organizing this debate, which is a much-needed debate.”

-Hon. Jamaal Hassan, Minister of Trade and Industry of Somalia

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