About
Somali Institute of Development Studies (SIDS) is a development and resilience-focused think tank which provides high-quality capacity development, research, policy briefs and publications, and graduate programs. The institute is committed to contributing to Somalia’s economic development and political stability through innovation, research and capacity development. Key study areas include development and poverty, resilience, markets, health and nutrition, environment and disaster risk reduction, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and mediation using indigenous methods, stabilization and durable solutions. SIDS believes that development is the sum of the contributions from different groups and institutions. Therefore, SIDS established partnerships with the Federal and State line ministries, academic institutions, CBOs and other I/NGOs.
Our Mission is Clear
SIDS commits to contribute the national development through capacity build building, knowledge management, research and innovation, and high-quality graduate programs.
SIDS aims to be the leading development institute and think tank in Africa that contributes national development and stability.
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