Policy Briefs

Somalia has faced severe challenges of conflict and fragility, characterized by economic failure and social and political instability. Somalia is one of the poorest countries in the world, with high rates of extreme poverty, continuous food insecurity, significant unemployment, and poor global econom0ic performance across SDGs indicators. The country’s GDP growth rate was 2% in …

Policy Brief on COVID 19 impact Read More »

The study is supported by the results of a rapid firm level survey, providing qualitative insight on issues such as access to financial markets, power, corruption and trade,  from which the authors can understand how the private sector views the ‘risks’ and ‘rewards’ framework in Somalia, and importantly, how public private dialogue can be improved. …

Somalia Vision for Private Sector Read More »

This policy brief summarizes the assessment, findings and recommendations of a study conducted by the National Economic Council (NEC) Advisors, and associated scholars, so as to contribute to the promotion of cooperative fiscal federalism in Somalia. In particular, the brief focuses on the building blocks and operational aspects of fiscal federalism and its essential applications …

Cooperative Fiscal Federalism in Somalia Read More »

The assessment focuses on analyzing the corruption perceptions indices, how they are compiled and how they place Somalia in comparison to Somalia’s regional neighbors and within the global context.

An assessment of cooperation for development and stability in the Horn of Africa (HoA) countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia was undertaken to document the state of economic and social performance of the sub region, and the rationale for intensifying cooperation in trade, investment, and economic integration. Since early 2018, there has been strong …

Regional Cooperation for Stability and Development in the Horn of Africa Read More »