The Somali Institute for Development and Research Analysis (SIDRA)
For profit/private sector
Somali Institute for Development Research and Analysis (SIDRA) is a private, not-for- profit research and policy analysis think tank whose primary mission is to provide quality research and development services to the public and private entities in Somalia in order to contribute to the attainment of the development priorities of the country. Our headquarter is in Garowe, the capital city of Puntland State of Somalia.
The institute is formed by a group of intellectuals, opinion-formers, research professionals and practitioners whose objective is about creating new ways to think about and solve the range of complex challenges from socio-economic development to climate change through governance reforms. SIDRA wants to offer technical innovative solutions grounded in a process of inclusive change, facilitation, information, communication and reengineering new ways of systems and knowledge-based policy researches. Our aim is to build new models that builds on and improves the existing ones.
The institute serves a broad mix of public, private and civil society organizations. We have developed flexible structures that can quickly deliver the right team with the right experience and expertise to everyone, anywhere in the country. The marquee of the institute is being defined by its people. Quality of our people is the cornerstone of our ability to serve and meet our objectives. We invest in identifying people with exceptional skills and nurturing their competencies.
We have established a roster of consultants, which include business entrepreneurs, economists, environmentalists, public sector reform specialists and research scientists. Their diversity of background, expertise, discipline and gender ensures our credibility as an effective facility for change.
