Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC)

A nonpartisan institution, PDRC is a credible Somali peace and state-building center and source of policy ideas based in #Somalia. RTs ≠ endorsements

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

🤝 Strengthening Peacebuilding Through Partnership!
In Nairobi, PDRC and MTI East Africa signed an MoU to advance professional mediation and conflict resolution training in Somalia.
The agreement was signed by Dr James Mangerere, President of MTI East Africa, and Buraale Kabayare, Director General of PDRC.

From Partnership to Practice!
Starting December 2026, PDRC’s Shuke Institute will launch the first cohort of a specialised peacebuilding and mediation programme in Puntland.
Participants will receive internationally recognised certification accredited by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).

🕊️ Investing in Local Capacity for Lasting Peace!
Through this partnership, Shuke Institute will serve as the exclusive authorised provider of the training in Puntland.
By equipping local peacebuilders with professional mediation skills, PDRC and MTI East Africa aim to strengthen conflict resolution, social cohesion and sustainable peace across Somalia.
#Peacebuilding #Somalia #Mediation

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

4/4 | Investing in Sustainable Peace 🕊️

Since 2007, PDRC has supported these communities through dialogue, mediation and grassroots peacebuilding.
By facilitating continued engagement between communities and local authorities, PDRC helps turn peace agreements into lasting coexistence.
With the support of Switzerland 🇨🇭 @SwissEmbassyKE, we remain committed to locally led peacebuilding.
#R2P #Peacebuilding #Somalia

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

3/4 | Strengthening Accountability & Coexistence

Local authorities and security institutions from Kalabayr and Burtinle committed to working with the Peace Committee to address violations, ensure justice for victims and strengthen accountability.
They also agreed to jointly protect grazing lands, promote peaceful coexistence and prevent renewed conflict. @SwissEmbassyKE

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

2/4 | Turning Peace Agreements into Action

Building on the historic 2018 Meegaagle Peace Agreement, the committee addressed unresolved grievances over property, water reservoirs, homes and livestock affected by past conflict. Both communities agreed to pursue time-bound solutions, taking advantage of improved seasonal conditions. @SwissEmbassyKE

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

1/4 | Sustaining Peace Through Local Dialogue 🕊️

On 3–4 November 2026, the Bahararsame and Omar Mohamud Peace Committee convened in Magacleey, bringing together local authorities, security officials and traditional elders from Kalabayr, Qoriley, Burtinle, Caris and Meegaagle.
#Peacebuilding #Puntland @SwissEmbassyKE

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

📢 International Professional Mediation Training Garowe, Somalia

PDRC Shuke Institute for Mediation and Training, in partnership with MTI East Africa, is offering professional training in mediation and conflict resolution.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive two internationally recognized certificates from the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and MTI East Africa.

The training combines traditional Somali approaches to conflict resolution with modern professional mediation practices.

📩 For inquiries and applications:
[email protected] | [email protected]

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://t.co/JWaqOXK29w

#Mediation #ConflictResolution #Peacebuilding #Somalia #PDRC #MTIEastAfrica

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

🗳️ The future of Puntland’s democracy cannot be shaped without those who will define it.

Women and youth are a powerful electoral force, yet their voices remain underrepresented in political decision-making.

Tonight, they are not just listening. They are questioning, engaging and making their voices heard as Puntland debates its electoral future.

A seat at the table is not a privilege. It is a right.
#InclusiveDemocracy #Puntland @SwissEmbassyKE

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

PDRC Citizens’ Forum is officially underway, featuring Mr. Ahmed Omar, Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC).
The discussion focuses on Puntland’s democratization process, its current progress, and the challenges ahead.

#PDRC #CitizensForum #Democratization #Puntland #Elections

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

🗳️ Democracy is not just about casting a vote. It is about having a voice in shaping the rules.

Tonight, PDRC hosts the Puntland Electoral Commission for “A Seat at the Table: Building Inclusive Democracy in Puntland.”

As Parliament debates a new electoral bill and proposed constitutional amendments, we are bringing the facts to the public—and the public's voices into the conversation.

Informed citizens. Meaningful participation. Inclusive democracy.
@SwissEmbKenya

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

PDRC’s Citizens’ Forum kicks off, featuring Mr. Ahmed Omar, Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC).
Stay tuned for live updates! #CitizensForum #Puntland_Elections
#Democracy

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

PDRC will host a Public Forum featuring Mr. Ahmed Omar, Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission.

The forum will discuss the progress, challenges, and future plans of Puntland’s democratization process, providing participants with an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the Chairman.

📅 Date: October 27, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (after Maghrib)
📍 Venue: PDRC

#PDRC #Puntland #Democratization #PublicForum

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

PDRC welcomed a delegation of Chinese tourists alongside Puntland’s Ministry of Information Tourism Department to explore Somalia’s history, cultural heritage, and economic opportunities, promoting tourism and international understanding.

#PDRC #Puntland #Somalia #Tourism

[Daljir Media @radiodaljir]

Garoowe: @africas_voices and @SomaliaPdrc launch a forum on information dissemination & mechanisms for preventing climate related tragedies.

[Abdinur Ali Jama @AbdinurAJ]

Attended study on early warning and how the climate information dissemination could be more impactful, organized by @SomaliaPdrc

[Africa’s Voices @africas_voices]

Africa’s Voices Foundation (AVF) is sharing findings from its work on Early Warning Systems and Citizen Engagement, exploring how data and community voices can be transformed into timely, informed decisions and meaningful action.

To support the dissemination of these findings and lessons, AVF, with support from the @SomaliaPdrc (PDRC), will host a dissemination forum in Garowe.
📅 12 October 2026
📍 PDRC Hall, Garowe
🕣 8:30 AM

The forum will bring together stakeholders and community representatives to reflect on the findings, discuss the importance of effective early warning systems, and explore how community voices and data can strengthen decision-making.
Data matters most when it leads to better decisions and meaningful action.

#AfricaVoices #EarlyWarning #CitizenEngagement #CommunityVoices #Puntland #Garowe #PDRC

[Africa’s Voices @africas_voices]

What are communities saying about early warning systems, climate risks and access to information?

We are bringing those voices to the table.

Through this dissemination forum in Garowe, Africa’s Voices Foundation together with the @SomaliaPdrc will share what communities told us and create a platform for people whose voices are often unheard to engage directly with leaders, practitioners and decision-makers.

#CommunityVoices #Citizenengagement ##EarlyWarning

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

Somalia’s Security Transition Beyond AUSSOM: Institutional Readiness and the Pace of Drawdown

In the their paper @BalqiisInsights Deputy Director @MustafeGaboobe examines Somalia’s security transition beyond AUSSOM, focusing on institutional readiness and the pace of the drawdown.

He highlights a key concern: the funding secured for foreign forces in 2027 must be used to support the necessary transition and handover of security responsibilities.

“If the funding secured for foreign forces in 2027 is not utilized to carry out the necessary work of handing over control of the country, we will simply find ourselves facing the same turmoil and anxiety in the following year.”

#APC2026

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

In this panel, we discuss state affordability. Understanding the challenges Somalis currently face and the preconditions for increasing revenue and taxation learning from similar contexts.

[Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) @SomaliaPdrc]

Find below the quotes from Mohamed Dhabancad keynote l. His topic was: “The impact of Dependency on International Aid, and How Somalia can Manage its own Future.”