Research reports and analysis

Peacebuilding Area
Jay B. Benson, Lindsay L. Heger, Lee C. Sorensen, Alexandria E. Wise
June 16, 2016

Somali Diaspora Investment Survey Report & Discussion Brief

This report assesses the preferences and behaviors of Somali Diaspora toward existing channels and opportunities for Somali-based investments and provides policy recommendations for how to better facilitate crucial investment.
Maia Blume
February 01, 2016

Somali Skilled Workforce Survey Report

The Somali Renewable Energy Skilled Workforce Survey sought to better understand the current and future labor force needs to effectively grow the Somali renewable energy sector.
Sarah M. Glaser
Paige M. Roberts
Robert H. Mazurek
Kaija J. Hurlburt
Liza Kane-Hartnet
September 16, 2015

Securing Somali Fisheries

Securing Somali Fisheries is a comprehensive assessment of the domestic fisheries in the Somali region, the amount of foreign fishing in Somali waters, and the sustainability and economic conditions of those fisheries.
Victor Odundo Owuor
February 01, 2015

Building a Business Ecosystem in Somalia | The Case for Business Associations

Business associations are an often incorrectly understood concept, even by individuals close to the institutions. It is documented that few, if any, business associations exist in present-day Somalia. Read a discussion about the challenges to business associations in post-conflict scenarios and the ...
Jami Nelson Nunez
February 01, 2015

Powering Progress | The Potential Of Renewable Energy In Somalia

Affordable access to electricity is a critical issue for economic growth and stability in Somalia. This report describes the evolving landscape of energy in the country and outlines the burden of limited electricity services and extremely high tariffs on households, businesses, and the environment. ...
Michael Smith
March 01, 2013

Industry Analysis: Fishing in Somaliland

The market for fish within Somaliland is expanding. Between 1,000 and 1,500 kilograms of fish are reportedly brought to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, on a daily basis during high fishing season but this does not satisfy demand.